Back to the Moon

Back to the Moon - Michael Linden-Vørnle: Wednesday 4 November 2026, 19:00–21:00, Multikulturhuset, Sønderborg. Tickets cost 135 kr.

In April 2026, NASA completed the Artemis II space mission - the first crewed journey around the Moon since the Apollo programme in 1972. Four astronauts travelled with the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket around the Moon and back to Earth, while the mission tested technology, safety systems and humanity's ability to operate in deep space.

Astrophysicist Michael Linden-Vørnle discusses the Artemis programme, the technological breakthroughs and the ambitions behind humanity's return to the Moon. The goal is not brief visits, but a lasting human presence - and eventually a stepping stone to Mars.

Upcoming Artemis missions will investigate possibilities for permanent bases near the Moon's south pole, where ice in shadowed craters could become a crucial resource. Meanwhile, both the USA and China are investing heavily in lunar programmes, while private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin play an increasingly important role in the development of future space exploration.