NASA's Orion Crew Support Manager Prepares for Artemis II Moon Mission

Paul Boehm leads the team developing life support systems for Orion's first crewed flight around the Moon.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Paul Boehm, the crew support and thermal systems functional area manager for NASA's Orion spacecraft, is responsible for overseeing the development of the life support systems, flight equipment, and Orion Crew Survival System suits that will keep the Artemis II astronauts safe and comfortable during their mission to fly around the Moon.

Why it matters

The Artemis II mission will be the first time astronauts have flown aboard the Orion spacecraft, so Boehm's work to ensure the life support systems and other critical equipment are ready is crucial for the success and safety of the historic flight.

The details

Boehm's team has developed, designed, and built the environmental control and life support system (ECLSS), flight equipment, and Orion Crew Survival System suits that will be used during the Artemis II mission. Sustaining the crew in the harsh environment of deep space is a complex challenge that requires careful planning and engineering.

  • The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch in 2024.
  • The Orion spacecraft will fly around the Moon during the Artemis II mission.

The players

Paul Boehm

Orion crew support and thermal systems functional area manager at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Orion Crew and Service Module Office

The NASA office that Boehm works in, responsible for developing the Orion spacecraft's life support systems and other critical equipment.

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What they’re saying

“As the Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon, they'll rely on systems inside the Orion spacecraft to live, work, and keep them safe during their mission.”

— Paul Boehm, Orion crew support and thermal systems functional area manager (Mirage News)

What’s next

The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch in 2024, and the Orion spacecraft will fly around the Moon during the mission, marking the first time astronauts have traveled to the Moon since the Apollo program.

The takeaway

Paul Boehm and his team at NASA's Johnson Space Center are working diligently to ensure the Orion spacecraft's life support systems and other critical equipment are ready to safely sustain the Artemis II astronauts during their historic mission to the Moon, paving the way for future deep space exploration.