2026.04.09 - Artemis II Mission

Captions for the photos of the three researchers: David Chou, Ela Contreras-Panta, and Prince Saini at the Kennedy Space Center, preparing for the Artemis II launch. Credit: Ela Contreras Panta & David Chou Captions for all other photos: NASA’s AVATAR experiment on the Artemis II mission is designed to study how deep space affects human health. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University Using Organ Chips containing astronaut cells, Wyss Institute and Emulate researchers will examine how radiation and microgravity impact human tissue. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University Studying astronaut cells in Organ Chips will inform medical strategies for future long-duration missions to Mars and beyond. The findings could also contribute to biomedical advancements for patients on Earth, such as cancer treatments and pharmaceuticals. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University.