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The rocket launching today from the Kennedy Space Center lacks the pop diva’s star power, but it more than makes up for it in ambition: The first crewed mission to the moon in more than half a century is sending four astronauts (quite literally) out of this world. Here’s everything you need to know about NASA’s Artemis 2 mission.
Who is on board Artemis 2?
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency, will take off from the Kennedy Space Center at 6:24 p.m. ET. Once the mission is completed, Koch will become the first woman in history to orbit the moon, and mission pilot Glover will be the first black man to set foot on the moon.
What are the goals of the Artemis 2 mission?
According to NASA, the goal of the Artemis 2 launch is to “demonstrate modern human capabilities in deep space and pave the way for long-term exploration and science on the lunar surface.”
How long will the Artemis 2 mission last?
The four astronauts’ journey around the moon and back to Earth will last a total of 10 days.
What did the Artemis 2 astronauts wear while orbiting the moon?
The suits worn by astronauts on Artemis 2 are officially International Orange (the exact same color as the Golden Gate Bridge) and feature the following: new york times Described as “a reflective sky blue accent stripe that forms a heroic V at the torso and wraps around the thighs and upper arms, emphasizing the armadillo-like joints at the shoulders.” Chic!
What is the most unusual object on Artemis 2?
That must be RISE, a stuffed toy wearing a baseball cap designed by 8-year-old Lucas Ye, he told the media California Postal Service His winning design read: “I love space, I love rockets, I love NASA, I love the solar system. I love studying space.”
