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Artemis I: Against All Odds

NASA returns to the moon with a human-rated spacecraft.

Artemis 1 launched November 16, 2022. [Courtesy: NASA]
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Key Takeaways:

  • NASA's Artemis I mission with the Space Launch System (SLS) faced significant technical challenges during its launch attempt, including an intermittent liquid hydrogen leak and a critical loss of radar connection due to a faulty Ethernet switch.
  • Despite these multiple setbacks and the demanding precise timing required for a lunar mission, dedicated teams successfully resolved the issues, allowing the launch to proceed.
  • Artemis I ultimately launched at 1:41 a.m., successfully initiating a new era of space exploration and laying the groundwork for future human missions to the moon, including landing the first woman and person of color.
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We had all been here before—hundreds of reporters from around the globe, waiting for the world’s most powerful rocket to ignite and begin humanity’s journey back to the moon. It was a peaceful evening on the Florida coast, despite the hurricane that had passed through just days earlier.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) had experienced setback after setback, from its initial rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to the last moments before liftoff.

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.

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