Artemis 1

A satellite launched aboard SLS is already in trouble

A satellite launched aboard SLS is already in trouble

The Artemis 1 mission taking off from Kennedy Space Center early Wednesday morning. Photo: Nasa The launch of NASA’s Artemis 1 mission sent the Orion capsule on a journey to the Moon, in addition to 10 cubesats included as secondary payloads. The upper stage of the Space Launch System successfully deployed the tiny satellites yesterday, …

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What's next for the Orion spacecraft as it heads for the Moon

What’s next for the Orion spacecraft as it heads for the Moon

Artist’s rendering of Orion passing in front of the Moon, with an Earthrise in the background. Drawing: Nasa from NASA The Space Launch System lifted off on Wednesday, sending the uncrewed Orion spacecraft on a 25-day journey to the Moon and back. Orion is expected to reach its destination early next week, when it will …

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There's a Connection Between Northern California and NASA's Artemis 1 Moon Mission

There’s a Connection Between Northern California and NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon Mission

After technical jams and delays caused by two different hurricanes, NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the Moon successfully launched at 10:47 p.m. PST on Tuesday. Planning for the mission, which aims to deepen scientists’ understanding of the impacts of extended deep space travel for humans, began in 2010. An all-new type of launch vehicle, known …

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