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 uncrewed Artemis I lunar test flight, featuring the new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, is expected to launch between February 12 and 27, 2022.
- The three-week mission will orbit the moon and return to Earth, providing crucial data to prepare for future crewed lunar explorations, including landing the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface.
- Recent progress includes the successful stacking of the Orion spacecraft atop the SLS rocket, with further tests like powering up and a wet dress rehearsal planned before launch.
- Artemis I serves as a precursor to Artemis II, the program's first crewed launch in late 2023, and Artemis III, which aims for human lunar surface exploration in 2024.
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