NASA Invites Media to Lunar Landing Simulation Experience in California
Photo: NASANASA has extended an invitation to media representatives for a tour of a new lunar landing simulator located at the agency's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley. The tours are scheduled for Thursday, October 29, and Friday, October 30.
The simulation experience utilizes both in-house and partner motion-based simulators to provide astronauts and engineering support teams with simulated training. This preparation is for when crew members will pilot commercial human landing systems to the Moon's surface.
During the media tour, attendees will have the chance to participate in a Vertical Motion Simulator ride-along. There will also be an opportunity to conduct interviews with subject matter experts.
The landing simulation at Ames was developed by NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston and has been integrated into the recently upgraded simulator flight deck.
Through the Artemis program, NASA is aiming for the next lunar landing in 2028. The program plans to send Artemis astronauts on increasingly challenging missions near the lunar South Pole to explore more of the Moon. Beyond scientific discovery and economic benefits, NASA intends to establish a lasting human presence on the lunar surface and build a foundation for the first crewed mission to Mars.
Media members interested in attending are required to RSVP by Tuesday, October 27, at 5:00 p.m. PT to the NASA Ames newsroom. Space for the event is limited, and advance registration is necessary for consideration. Those RSVPing should indicate their preferred date, either October 29 or October 30.
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