Texas Engineers Power Artemis II Mission

A quartet of astronauts is on the way back from an historic trip around the Moon-the first crew to do so in more than 50 years-and a handful of Texas Engineers are playing an important role in the mission.

NASA's Artemis II is the second in a series of missions that aim to set up a permanent presence on the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars. This mission sent the four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the Moon, breaking the record for the furthest distance humans have traveled from Earth at more than 252,000 miles.

Alumni from the Cockrell School of Engineering helped make this mission a reality. And they will continue to play a key role in the Artemis program as it progresses the nation's space ambitions.

"Artemis II is a powerful example of what it takes to send humans deeper into space. It requires not just spacecraft design, but guidance, structures, safety, and systems all working together," said Clint Dawson, chair of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin. "Our alumni represent that full spectrum, and we're incredibly proud to see Texas Engineers playing such a critical role in this mission."

Here's a look at the Texas Engineers across multiple disciplines contributing to the mission: