HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere will host a special public presentation, Artemis Moon Missions: Returning to Stay, featuring Alicia Cianciolo, Human Landing Systems Engineering Team Lead for NASA’s Artemis III mission.
Cianciolo leads engineering efforts focused on safely returning humans to the lunar surface. She works closely with NASA teams and commercial partners to develop, test and integrate the systems that will enable astronauts to land on the Moon and support future missions. With a strong background in aerospace engineering and human spaceflight programs, Cianciolo plays a critical role in advancing NASA’s goal of establishing a sustainable, long-term human presence on and around the Moon.
Artemis III is a landmark mission in NASA’s Artemis program, aimed at returning humans to the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. The mission will demonstrate new human landing systems, advance scientific discovery on the lunar surface and lay the groundwork for sustained exploration as a stepping stone toward future missions to Mars.
During the presentation, Cianciolo will provide an inside look at the Artemis Moon missions and share her personal experiences working on the project that will send humans back to land on the Moon, with a long-term vision of sustained lunar exploration.
The free event is open to the public and will take place Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the Cosmosphere.
RSVPs can be made online at https://cosmo.org/upcoming-events.