Behind the Scenes of a NASA ‘Moonwalk’ in the Arizona Desert

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Behind the Scenes of a NASA ‘Moonwalk’ in the Arizona Desert

NASA astronauts Kate Rubins (left) and Andre Douglas.

Credits:
NASA/Josh Valcarcel 

NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas recently performed four moonwalk simulations to help NASA prepare for its Artemis III mission. Due to launch in September 2026, Artemis III will land two, yet-to-be-selected, astronauts at the Moon’s South Pole for the first time.