Topic: [Discuss] NASA's Artemis II mission (Orion)
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 51085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-06-2023 09:48 AM
The crew's appearance on NBC's Today Show:
SpaceAngel Member
Posts: 448 From: Maryland Registered: May 2010
posted 04-10-2023 08:06 PM
Will this mission consist of orbiting the moon (similar to Apollo 8) or a lunar swing by (similar to Apollo 13)?
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 51085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-10-2023 08:42 PM
Artemis II will not enter lunar orbit.
The mission's first day will be spent gradually increasing Orion's altitude in Earth orbit while the crew tests the spacecraft's systems. Assuming everything is working order, then the European service module's main engine will fire to send Orion to the moon and refine its approach during the four-day journey away from Earth.
The mission will come within 6,479 miles (10,427 kilometers) of the lunar surface and travel 6,400 miles (10,300 kilometers) beyond the far side of the moon before heading back to Earth on a free-return trajectory.
Blackarrow Member
Posts: 3626 From: Belfast, United Kingdom Registered: Feb 2002
posted 04-11-2023 12:47 PM
While the mission profile is more like Apollo 13 than Apollo 8, it's significantly different. And — not necessarily because of the difference — I think NASA (and the crew) will go to some lengths to avoid any comparisons with Apollo 13. (Remember STS-13? No, I don't either.)
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 51085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 04-28-2023 06:34 PM
The Artemis II crew attended the premiere of "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3" in Los Angeles. Video shows they were introduced as the "real Guardians of the Galaxy." From Reid Wiseman (via Twitter):
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premier. Talked Artemis missions with the cast, production team, and fans. So much energy!
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 51085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-04-2023 10:05 PM
Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency has been selected by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to take part in the coronation of King Charles III in London on May 6, 2023.
...the Canadian delegation will include member of the Order of Merit and Companion of the Order of Canada Margaret MacMillan and Cross of Valour recipient Leslie Arthur Palmer. They will be accompanied by Canada's flag bearer, astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who will travel to the moon next year as part of the Artemis II mission. The three will participate in a procession of recipients of national honours as part of the Coronation service.
Canadian astronaut Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons will also join the delegation.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 51085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 05-19-2023 03:40 PM
From the National Air and Space Museum (via Twitter):
Artemis II crew meet Apollo 11 command module Columbia.
Yesterday, the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission — Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman — visited the museum to explore the Destination Moon gallery and talk about their upcoming mission to the moon.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 51085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 06-05-2023 10:20 AM
Jeremy Hansen will answer questions submitted by the public during a live event on the Canadian Space Agency's YouTube and Facebook pages, Wednesday (June 7) at 3:00 p.m. EDT.
Robert Pearlman Editor
Posts: 51085 From: Houston, TX Registered: Nov 1999
posted 06-21-2023 05:52 PM
The Artemis II crew have begun their training. From Jeremy Hansen (via Twitter):
posted 04-06-2023 09:48 AM
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