NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky Mounts of Colorado in April 2025. The astronauts were participating in a NASA-specific course at the HAATS (High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site) in Gypsum, Colorado. NASA and the Colorado Army National Guard are using military helicopters to develop a foundational lunar lander simulated flight training course to help astronauts practice flight and landing procedures for the Moon. For more information, contact NASA Marshall’s Office of Communications at 256-544-0034.