I Moon Mission: A NASA spokesperson will host a news conference Monday, Nov. 28, at 5 p.m. EST to discuss the status of the uncrew Artemis I fligh test as the Orion spacecraft returns to Earth after orbiting the moon without astronaut crew on board.
What is the Artemis I Moon Mission?
The Artemis I Moon mission is the first in NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to land humans on the moon by 2024. The mission will launch an uncrew Orion spacecraft on a test flight around the moon and back to Earth. The spacecraft will be power by NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket ever built. During the mission, Orion will spend about three weeks in space. Including six days travelling to and from the moon. It will reach a distance of about 280,000 miles (450,000 kilometers) from Earth at its farthest point during the journey.
Orion will carry several science instruments to study the moon and deep space. These include a high-definition camera system. Audiation detectors, and sensors to measure dust and debris in space. The data collect during the mission will help NASA plan future Artemis missions. Including ones that will carry astronauts to the moon.
What is the goal of the Artemis I Moon Mission?
The goal of the Artemis I Moon mission is to test NASA’s new Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft before sending astronauts to the Moon in 2024. The Artemis I mission will launch an uncrew Orion spacecraft on a journey around the Moon. This will be the first time NASA has attempt such a feat since the Apollo program end in 1972. During its three-week journey. Orion will travel further into deep space than any human rated spacecraft has ever gone. It will reach a distance of almost 1,000 miles from Earth at its farthest point. Along the way, it will pass through the Van Allen radiation belts and experience temperatures ranging from 157 degrees Celsius to 122 degrees Celsius.
Orion will be equipped with more than 25 new technologies that need to be test in order to ensure the safety of future crews. These include a new heat shield. Life support system, and emergency abort system. The mission will also test how well Orion’s solar panels and batteries work in deep space. Artemis I is an important stepping stone on NASA’s journey to send humans back to the Moon and eventually on to Mars. The success of this mission is crucial for the agency’s long-term plans.
What are some pros and cons of the Artemis I Moon Mission?
The Artemis I Moon mission is a plan unmanned spaceflight by NASA to test the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on a circumlunar trajectory. The mission is currently scheduled to launch in 2021.
There are several pros and cons to the Artemis I Moon mission. Some of the pros include that the mission will test critical technologies for future human missions to deep space. Including the Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket; it will also gather data about the moon’s environment. Which could be helpful for future human missions to the moon or Mars; and finally. The mission will inspire support for future exploration of our solar system. Some of the cons include that there is a risk that components of the Orion spacecraft or SLS rocket could fail during the mission. Which could delay or cancel future missions; there is also a risk that dust or other particles could damage the spacecraft or rocket during launch or landing; and finally. There is always a risk associat with any spaceflight mission.
-When is the next anticipated NASA update about the Artemis I Moon Mission?
The next anticipated NASA update about the Artemis I Moon Mission is scheduled for September 30, 2020 at 4:00pm EDT. During this update, NASA will provide an overview of the mission status and discuss recent progress. Additionally