Two Years Ago: Artemis I Liftoff
November 15, 2022
Two years ago today, NASA’s Artemis I mission lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of a new era of human space exploration and the first step toward returning humans to the Moon.
The Artemis I mission was an uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft, which will eventually carry astronauts back to the lunar surface. The mission’s main objectives were to test the performance of the SLS and Orion in space and to collect data on the lunar environment.
The SLS rocket is the most powerful rocket ever built, and it successfully launched Orion into space on its 26-day journey to the Moon. Orion performed flawlessly during its journey, and it successfully entered orbit around the Moon on November 21, 2022.
Orion spent 6 days in lunar orbit, during which time it collected valuable data on the lunar environment and tested its systems. On November 27, 2022, Orion began its journey back to Earth. It successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on December 11, 2022, completing the Artemis I mission.
The Artemis I mission was a resounding success, and it paved the way for future Artemis missions that will land astronauts on the Moon and build a sustainable human presence there. The next Artemis mission, Artemis II, is scheduled to launch in 2024 and will carry a crew of four astronauts to lunar orbit. Artemis III, scheduled for launch in 2025, will land the first woman and the next man on the Moon.
The Artemis program is a bold and ambitious undertaking, but it is also a necessary one. The Moon is a valuable resource that can provide us with scientific knowledge, economic benefits, and a strategic advantage. By returning to the Moon, we are investing in our future and ensuring that America remains a leader in space exploration.
Additional Information
- The Artemis program is named after Artemis, the Greek goddess of the Moon.
- The SLS rocket is powered by four RS-25 engines, which are derived from the engines used on the Space Shuttle.
- The Orion spacecraft is designed to carry up to six astronauts to the Moon and back.
- The Artemis I mission was the first flight of the SLS and Orion spacecraft together.
- The Artemis II mission will be the first crewed flight of the SLS and Orion spacecraft.
- The Artemis III mission will be the first human landing on the Moon since 1972.
- The Artemis program is expected to cost around $93 billion over the next 10 years.
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