The first launch of NASA’s new moonshot program, Artemis, is expected for mid- to late February.
NASA: Artemis I Launch Window Opens in Late February
NASA gives an update about Artemis I—an uncrewed lunar test flight of the new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.
Key Takeaways:
- NASA's Artemis I mission, an uncrewed test flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, is targeted for launch between February 12-27, 2022.
- This three-week mission will orbit the moon and return to Earth, providing critical data to prepare for future crewed lunar expeditions, including sending the first woman and person of color to the lunar surface.
- A significant recent milestone involved the successful stacking of the Orion spacecraft onto the SLS rocket in the Vehicle Assembly Building.
- Artemis I serves as a precursor to Artemis II (crewed lunar flyby in late 2023) and Artemis III (human lunar surface return in 2024).
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