NASA Ames Opens New Moon Landing Simulator to Media in Silicon Valley

NASA is inviting journalists to tour a new lunar landing simulator at Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley on Oct. 29–30. The simulator, part of the agency's Artemis program, will help train astronauts for upcoming Moon missions. The media event offers a rare look at the technology that will shape future lunar exploration. NASA aims to land the first woman and next man on the Moon by 2024. The simulator's development at Ames underscores the center's role in advancing spaceflight capabilities. This open house signals NASA's commitment to transparency and public engagement as it prepares for the next giant leap.