NASA sets fourth expected launch date for Artemis I
NASA sets fourth expected launch date for Artemis I
By: My space stories
NASA’s Artemis I Moon Mission launch has been scheduled again. Till now three dates are scheduled.
Launch date set again
Launch date set again
Artemis I is a test of the Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the ground systems at the space center in Florida (US).
Space Launch System(SLS) will be carrying Orion spacecraft, it is crewless flight up to the Moon & back.
Artemis I Orion spacecraft will travel about 1.3 million miles, which is total distance Earth to Moon & Moon to Earth.
The most recent delay was due to the Hurricane Ian causes a literal rain check on the expedition, but this time all is ok.
Next launch will be on Nov 14 and the spacecraft should return to Earth on Dec 9. It will be a 25.5 day trip.
The Orion spacecraft would land off the coast of San Diego, which is in the Pacific Ocean, with return speed as fast as to 25,000 mph.
Back up launch date is also planned and it will on Nov. 16 and Nov. 19, and it will also a 25.5-day trip.
Back Up Launch Date
