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[R_J_K75]

Artemis III is to test docking with the proposed lunar lander vehicles. NASA's stated goal is to use the Moon as a launch point for a future mission to Mars.

Moon to Mars | NASA's Artemis Program - NASA

Explore how NASA’s Artemis mission will return humans to the Moon, prepare for Mars, and shape the future of space exploration.

www.nasa.gov

Thank you that answers my question beautifully.

 

[Morrus]

I haven't been following this mission except for the brief segments on the local news and the Today Show/Nightly News. From what I understand is that Artemis II will land on the moon.

Artemis II did not land on the moon.

Artemis IV will land on the moon in 2028. Artemis III will be some orbital testing stuff.

 

[R_J_K75]

Artemis II did not land on the moon.

Artemis IV will land on the moon in 2028. Artemis III will be some orbital testing stuff.

I didn't even realize this latest mission was Artemis II, had no idea Artemis I was a prior mission in 2022.

Western New York (in New York state, USA) has a long history contributing to the Aerospace and Space Exploration industries with Bell Aerospace, Moog and Calspan, among other companies in the area. Some of which contributed to the Artemis mission, Moog being one.

 

[Morrus]

Here's a summary.

 

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anyone here considered media?

NASA Invites Media to Rollout Event for Artemis III Moon Rocket Stage - NASA

NASA will roll the largest section of the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, which will launch the second crewed Artemis mission, out of the agency’s

www.nasa.gov

oh US media, that's a bummer.

 

[R_J_K75]

MOOG follows up in expanded Elma plant with more work for future Artemis space missions to come

Over 1,000 Moog employees produce components in SLS vehicle, Orion capsule

www.wgrz.com

 

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Soon you'll be able to get your own Gravity indicating plush

 

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

Based on the current development of this generation of landers I'm also sceptical of the 2028 date; and with Space X falling behind on their timeline it's only a matter of time before they burn through all the money allocated to them by the government.

One thing that tickled me about the splashdown is that CNN's aviation expert is Miles O’Brien . How many self-sealing stem bolts did they have to pop to open the capsule door?

Probably none, didn't Jake and Nog ask O'Brien what they are for and he didn't know?