Artemis II Astronauts Put Orion’s Side Hatch to the Test
The Artemis II astronauts recently conducted a crucial test of Orion’s side hatch, a critical component of the spacecraft that will carry them to the Moon in 2024. The test, which took place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, was designed to verify the hatch’s functionality and ensure that it can be opened and closed in the event of an emergency.
The side hatch is located on the side of the Orion capsule and provides astronauts with an alternative means of egress in the event that the main hatch is blocked or damaged. The hatch is equipped with a variety of features to ensure its reliability, including a redundant opening mechanism and a pressure equalization system.
During the test, the astronauts simulated a scenario in which the main hatch was blocked and they needed to use the side hatch to exit the capsule. They successfully opened and closed the hatch, demonstrating that it is fully functional and ready for use on the Artemis II mission.
The Artemis II mission is the second crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft and will be the first to send astronauts to the Moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972. The mission is scheduled to launch in 2024 and will pave the way for future crewed missions to the Moon and Mars.
The successful test of the Orion side hatch is a major milestone in the development of the Artemis program and demonstrates NASA’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its astronauts.
Artemis II Astronauts Put Orion’s Side Hatch to the Test
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