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The activities aboard the ISS contribute valuable data toward understanding the practical challenges astronauts will face during lunar exploration. These insights will help optimize mission designs, improve safety protocols, and enhance the overall efficiency of future space endeavors.
Toward NASA's Moon-return Goals
This mission is part of a broader strategic effort by NASA to prepare for a return to the Moon, scheduled for mid 2027. The upcoming lunar missions aim to establish a sustainable human presence on the lunar surface, furthering scientific discovery and international collaboration in space exploration.