Artemis II is in orbit - what happens next?
Summary
NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully launched into orbit with four astronauts on board the Orion spacecraft. The mission involves testing the spacecraft's systems before setting on a journey to deeper space, including life support and exercise equipment. The crew is following a strict schedule and is currently about 42,500 miles from Earth.Key Facts
- Artemis II includes four astronauts in orbit aboard the Orion spacecraft.
- The crew consists of Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
- Orion's solar wings have been fully deployed to provide power for the journey.
- The mission involves testing Orion's systems to ensure it's safe for deep space travel.
- The spacecraft has never been flown in space by humans before.
- The crew has strict schedules, including designated sleep hours and daily exercise.
- Mission Control coordinates all activities and communication with the crew.
- The onboard toilet was fixed during the mission, after initially facing issues.
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