As NASA's Artemis II heads towards the moon, many parts made in the region are aboard.

Kansas District Two Representative Derek Schmidt says Kansas has a long history of supporting the aerospace industry and the Artemis program is no exception.

Schmidt spoke during his monthly appearance on The Mighty 690. Several parts, including a number of buttons and switches, are made in Oklahoma as well. Astronauts are currently on their way to orbit the moon during a 10-day mission that started yesterday.