In the article “Artemis II crew refines lunar geology skills in Iceland,” the Canadian Space Agency covered the Artemis II crew’s recent trip to Iceland for lunar geology training, which included NASA backup and GW Engineering alumnus Andre Douglas, Ph.D. ‘21.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “This time, the whole Artemis II crew, accompanied by flight control team members and instructors, expanded their expertise with hands-on experience in Vatnajökull National Park’s remote northern region. This area sits between 395 ad 490 metres above sea level and is mostly an uninhabitable volcanic desert. With over 30 active volcanic regions, Iceland was specifically chosen for its icy soils resembling those anticipated on the Moon’s south pole.”
Read the full article on the Canadian Space Agency website.