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 new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, is slated for launch between February 12 and 27, 2022.
- The three-week mission will orbit the moon and return to Earth, providing critical data to prepare for future crewed lunar explorations, including landing the first woman and person of color on the moon since 1972.
- Excitement has built following the recent stacking of the Orion spacecraft atop the SLS rocket, with further power-up, communication, and countdown tests planned before the final rollout to the launchpad.
- The Artemis program anticipates its first crewed mission (Artemis II) in the second half of 2023, followed by human lunar exploration with Artemis III in 2024.
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