German-Designed Mascot May Join NASA's Artemis 2 Lunar MissionThu 25th Dec, 2025NASA's upcoming Artemis 2 mission, which aims to send astronauts close to the Moon for the first time in over fifty years, could feature a mascot designed in Germany. The Artemis 2 mission, scheduled for the first half of 2026, will mark a significant milestone in human space exploration, as four astronauts are set to orbit the Moon in a mission lasting approximately ten days. The winning mascot will ultimately be selected by the Artemis 2 astronaut crew. Once chosen, the mascot will travel aboard the Orion spacecraft, floating in the cabin to visually indicate the moment the crew reaches zero gravity. NASA continues to emphasize international collaboration and public engagement in its Artemis program, inviting contributions from around the world.

Source: The Munich Eye December 25, 2025 18:48 UTC