Breakthrough in Space Exploration: NASA's Artemis Mission Hits Major Milestone A landmark achievement in space travel has been reported, with NASA's Artemis mission marking a significant milestone in its quest to return humans to the lunar surface. According to sources, the space agency has successfully completed a critical test of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, a crucial component of the Artemis program. The SLS rocket is designed to carry the Orion spacecraft and its crew to the moon, paving the way for a historic return to lunar exploration. With this major hurdle cleared, NASA is one step closer to achieving its ambitious goal of establishing a sustainable presence on the lunar surface by 2025.