Why NASA Wants to Go Back to the Moon

The video discusses the challenges and procedures involved in launching rockets, focusing on weather criteria and safety protocols. It highlights the role of private companies like SpaceX in US spaceflight, emphasizing risk assessment and contract types. The video also outlines the milestones for NASA's Artemis program, aiming to return humans to the Moon. Finally, it explores the commercialization of space, including the International Space Station and lunar exploration.

How does NASA's commercial crew program relate to the future of US spaceflight?

What are the challenges associated with transitioning to lunar orbit?

What are the commercial motivations behind NASA's return to the moon?