This week’s launch of the Artemis I project is set to try and bring humankind back to the moon — which was discussed earlier this fall at Central College.

Raja Chari is a part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration SpaceX Crew-3 mission and will train as one of 18 astronauts to potentially be back on the lunar surface in the next decade.

Chari was at Central College in September to discuss his life in space, and says he looks forward to the opportunity to move aeronautics research forward.

The Artemis I mission is expected to last 26 days and travel 1.3 million miles, with the goal of splashdown on December 11th.

Find the full presentation with Chari here and an interview on the Let’s Talk Pella podcast.