NASA’s Artemis I mission, launched two years ago, marked a pivotal moment in space exploration. This article reflects on the mission’s success, the technological advancements showcased, and the ambitious future of the Artemis program, paving the way for a sustained lunar presence and eventual human missions to Mars.
The German space agency DLR has released initial results from a radiation study conducted during NASA’s Artemis I mission. The findings indicate that radiation levels inside shielded areas of the Orion spacecraft are within acceptable limits, providing a positive outlook for future lunar missions. The study also highlighted the importance of spacecraft orientation in minimizing radiation exposure.
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket has rolled out to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in preparation for the Artemis I moon mission. The uncrewed flight is a critical test of the SLS and Orion spacecraft before future missions carrying astronauts. The launch is targeted for August 29th, 2022.
