The nine shortlisted sites, which were released by NASA on Monday (Oct. 28), are geologically diverse, and each of them has the potential to provide new insights into rocky planets, lunar resources and the history of our solar system, according to a statement by the agency.

NASA is planning to return humankind to the moon for the first time in over five decades. The agency has narrowed its safe landing sights down to nine.

NASA astronauts will land in an eerie place. Unlike the Apollo missions of over 50 years ago, which touched down near the lunar equator, the space agency's new moon endeavor will land in the south pole.

NASA has finally shared more details about possible landing zones for Artemis III, humankind's first return to the Moon since the 1970s.

NASA has unveiled nine potential landing regions near the moon's South Pole for the Artemis III mission, marking the first crewed lunar landing in over 50 years. These regions, all uncharted by human exploration,

NASA’s uncrewed Artemis I mission is already in the can, and the Artemis II crewed mission to lunar orbit is coming down the track. Next on the docket will be Artemis III, the first crewed landing mission in more than 50 years.

The U.S. space agency is focusing on nine areas near the lunar South Pole. This region is important for its diverse geological characteristics and may contain water that can be mined for resources.