Johnson’s Cindy Evans Prepares Artemis Teams for Lunar Science
Cindy Evans, an exploration scientist at NASA's Johnson Space Center, is preparing Artemis teams for lunar science. She leads geology training for crew members, emphasizing the importance of geological skills for future missions to the Moon. Evans has a long history with NASA, contributing to various space programs and participating in geology sessions in Antarctica.
- ▪Cindy Evans is the geology training lead for NASA's Artemis program.
- ▪The Artemis II crew served as scientific ambassadors during their mission to the Moon.
- ▪Evans has been with NASA for 37 years, contributing to multiple space programs.
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4 Min Read Johnson’s Cindy Evans Prepares Artemis Teams for Lunar Science Cindy Evans, Artemis exploration scientist and geology training lead at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, preparing for a deep-field deployment to collect meteorites in Antarctica. Credits: Cindy Evans Linda E. GrimmMay 19, 2026 Article NASA’s Artemis II crew had many technical and operational responsibilities during their historic mission to the Moon, but they also served an important role as scientific ambassadors to Earth’s nearest neighbor. On their 10-day journey, the crew flew by the far side of the Moon, analyzing and photographing geologic features such as impact craters and ancient lava flows.
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