NASAs Artemis II Rollout and Mission Overview

NASAs Artemis II Rollout and Mission Overview – news conference 17:00

NASA experts give updates on the Artemis II mission before rollout of the Moon rocket and spacecraft to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center.

Four astronauts venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon. This for science and exploration through Artemis. The 10-day flight will help confirm systems and hardware needed for early human lunar exploration missions.

Participants include: • John Honeycutt, Artemis II mission management team chair • Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems • Jeff Radigan, Artemis II lead flight director, Flight Operations Directorate. Lili Villarreal, landing and recovery director, Exploration Ground Systems • Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate

The Artemis II test flight will be NASA’s first mission with crew aboard the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft. Through Artemis, NASA will send astronauts to explore the Moon. This for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build the foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.

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