As the historic crew of Artemis II returns from the moon, former NASA flight director John Curry tells us what it will take to build a sustainable society there—and why we need to do it.

‘This time to stay’ - Daily Planet
The following continues a conversation held on February 3, 2026—three days before the originally scheduled launch of Artemis II. Daniel: I think what ultimately happens with the moon will be far more complex than we can imagine. There are certain things you can predict—you can see where this trail leads, you can see where that