Americans Go to the Moon

Join us for "America at the Crossroads," a new series that invites us to think about how movies, music, museums, and more help us understand America’s past and shape our decisions about its future. In our second installment, hear from Katie Cardon , Deputy Chief System Engineer for the Orion Program at Lockheed Martin. Artemis II marked America’s return to the Moon after more than fifty years, serving as a powerful symbol of national ambition and collective effort. Hear Cardon, who supported Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center during the Artemis II mission, talk about how going back to the Moon demonstrated that the greatest achievements come from teamwork and perseverance, uniting people across backgrounds to accomplish something extraordinary. Ultimately, Artemis II reminded Americans of their capacity to work together toward ambitious goals and inspired a renewed sense of shared purpose. Sponsored by the American Studies program.