page_title: List of Artemis missions
section_title: Logistics missions
hierarchical_section_title: List of Artemis missions / Support missions / Logistics missions
caption_attribution_description: English: Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway Power and Propulsion Element: First Module in Lunar Orbit for Gateway 2022 launch on partner-provided commercial rocket 50 kW class spacecraft with 40 kW class EP system Power transfer to other gateway elements Passive docking using IDSS compliant interface Capability to move gateway to multiple lunar orbits Orbit control for gateway stack Communications with Earth, visiting vehicles, and initial communications support for lunar surface systems 2t class xenon EP propellant capacity, refuelable for both chemical and xenon propellants Accommodations for utilization payloads 15 year life NASA issued a synopsis for a Spaceflight Demonstration of a Power and Propulsion Element in Feb. 2018. Draft BAA issued July 2018. Final BAA expected Sept. 6, 2018
context_page_description: The Artemis program is a human spaceflight program by the United States. Missions in the program are aimed at exploration of the Moon, including crewed and robotic exploration of the lunar surface. Three flights of the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle are currently planned for launch in the Artemis program in the early 2020s, beginning with Artemis 1. Before Artemis was named, the flights were referred to as "Orion missions". Numerous supporting scientific and technology demonstration missions are planned for launch under the program's Commercial Lunar Payload Services, in addition to planned and proposed uncrewed logistical missions to construct and resupply the Lunar Gateway and its expendable and reusable lunar landers in lunar orbit.
context_section_description: Uncrewed missions to assemble and resupply the Lunar Gateway will be executed as part of the Artemis program.
caption: Artist's impression of the Power and Propulsion Element, the first module of the Lunar Gateway, in lunar orbit. It will generate 50 kW (67 hp) of solar electric power for its ion thrusters, life support, and other systems.
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