The Artemis II mission took off successfully and marks an historic moment: for the first time in more than five decades, a crew is once again heading towards lunar orbit. The launch, carried out by NASA from the Kennedy Space Center, reopens a key stage in deep space exploration
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On board the Orion capsule and using the powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, four astronauts began a mission of approximately ten days that will take them to orbit the Moon and return to Earth. This is the first manned flight of its kind since 1972, making Artemis II a true turning point for
humanity. The crew members of space travel.
Beyond the symbolic impact, the mission has a specific objective: to validate critical systems for future manned missions. Artemis II will serve as a general rehearsal for Artemis III, which will seek to specify the return of man to the lunar surface and to advance the construction of a sustained presence outside
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The Artemis program also has a strong geopolitical dimension. In a context of growing technological competence, the United States seeks to consolidate its leadership against other powers such as China, which are moving forward with their own lunar projects
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Argentina also says present at the mission
Argentina managed to position itself in a prominent place within the mission. The country will participate with the ATENEA satellite, the only Latin American development that is part of
Artemis II. ATHENA
This is a 12-unit CubeSat designed to operate beyond Earth orbit, equipped with advanced sensors, long-range communication systems and locally developed technology. Its objective will be to validate key tools in deep space, a fundamental step for future manned missions
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The development was promoted by the National Commission for Space Activities (CONAE) together with universities and institutes in the country, with a central role of VENG in integration and technical support. The satellite was selected from projects in more than 50 countries, consolidating a technological achievement of international reach
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The rocket was successfully launched.
The progress of the Artemis II mission can be followed in real time through the live coverage of The Daily Right, which is updating every instance of the flight minute by minute. From takeoff to return to Earth, all the milestones of this historic mission will be available to those who want to follow them by clicking here
