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The “Artemis II” mission will be the first manned flight of NASA's “Artemis” program and will mark the return of astronauts to the vicinity of the Moon more than 50 years after the Apollo program. It will last approximately 10 days and will serve as an integral test of the “Orion” spacecraft, launched by the Space Launch System (SLS)
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The mission will begin with takeoff and an initial phase in Earth orbit, where the crew will verify key systems. Then, Orion will perform maneuvers to enter a trajectory to the Moon by means of a translunar injection. The ship will not land, but will fly over the hidden face thousands of kilometers away, reaching one of the farthest points traveled by humans
in space.
The route will follow a free return trajectory, allowing the ship to return naturally to Earth. Navigation, life support and propulsion systems will be evaluated throughout the trip. The mission is expected to validate essential technologies for future missions that will seek to land on the lunar surface and
advance to Mars.
19:17 - Only minutes left until liftoff:
The liftoff of the historic mission is scheduled to take place at 19:24 Argentine time. It will carry a micro-satellite of Argentine origin, this being a unique event in history
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19:35 - The historic “Artemis II” mission took off
The takeoff of the “Artemis II” mission was successful, marking a historic moment for NASA as it resumed manned flights to the Moon after decades since the Apollo Program.
Powered by the powerful Space Launch System (SLS), the Orion spacecraft took off without problems.
For the first few minutes, all systems worked as expected, while the crew began initial checks. The launch was followed around the world, consolidating the beginning of a new phase in manned space exploration
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19:37 - The first separation was successful The first separation
of stages
of the mission “Artemis II” was successfully completed shortly after liftoff. The lateral thrusters of the Space Launch System (SLS) came off as planned, allowing the Orion ship to continue its ascent in a stable manner. This milestone confirmed the correct performance of the launch system and marked a key step in the trajectory to Earth orbit
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19:50 - The second separation of the “Orion” ship was successful:
The central stage of the rocket separated from the Orion spacecraft, which continued its trajectory powered by its own propulsion system. The maneuver went as planned and allowed Orion to move towards its orbital insertion. This milestone is essential, as it ensures that the ship is in optimal condition to begin the next stages of the flight, including tests in Earth orbit before heading to the Moon
