is one step closer to putting human boots on after Congress passed the first authorization bill for the American space agency in five years, which includes funding for the Artemis mission to not only continue its work to the moon but also soar to the Red Planet.Within the 1,054 page is the 'National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2022' that includes the section 'Moon to Mars Program' that must be established 120 days after the act goes into effect.This includes implementing processes to ensure a lunar base and orbiting outpost are constructed, spacesuits are made and designs for human habitats on Mars are in the works. However, the bill does not state the exact amount of funds set to be given to NASA to make it all happen.
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