Set for 2027, Artemis III will practice critical moves like docking Orion with the Human Landing System in low Earth orbit, a must before anyone sets foot on the Moon again.
Plus, astronauts will try out the new AxEMU spacesuits.
If all goes well, this paves the way for an even bigger mission: landing at the Moon's south pole in 2028 and laying groundwork for future Mars trips.