Mississippi Connections Play Key Role in Historic Artemis II Mission

Mississippi connections play key role in historic Artemis II mission

MSU graduate leads mission as state-built engine helps power return to the moon

One MSU alum manages Artemis II mission as a second supports its readiness

Matthew Ramsey pictured as an MSU student athlete. (Submitted) STARKVILLE — It’s a long way from Hernando, Mississippi, to Kennedy Space Center, but Matthew Ramsey’s decision to spend a few years in-between the two at Mississippi State University made the trip worth it. Today, Ramsey is celebrating the success of Wednesday’s launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission—the first crewed mission since 1972—as its mission manager. The 10-day expedition from…