Summary
NASA is getting ready for the Artemis II mission, which will be the first mission to fly around the moon in over 50 years. The astronaut training for this mission began soon after the crew was announced in 2023. Training takes place at the Johnson Space Center in Texas using an Orion mission simulator to practice different scenarios.
Key Facts
- NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, which involves flying around the moon.
- This will be NASA's first lunar fly-around mission in more than 50 years.
- Training for this mission started in 2023 after the crew was announced.
- The training takes place mainly at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
- Astronauts use an Orion mission simulator to practice flights and handle potential issues.
- The simulator mimics the real Orion spacecraft in appearance, feel, and sound.
