{"id":21917,"date":"2023-08-09T18:32:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T10:32:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/artemis-2-crew-visit-their-orion-capsule-as-it-finishes-up-construction\/"},"modified":"2023-08-09T18:32:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T10:32:31","slug":"artemis-2-crew-visit-their-orion-capsule-as-it-finishes-up-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/artemis-2-crew-visit-their-orion-capsule-as-it-finishes-up-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Artemis 2 crew visit their Orion capsule as it finishes up construction"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Three Orion spacecraft are in different phases of assembly for Artemis missions 2-4. Image: NASA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NASA astronaut and mission Commander Reid Wiseman will lead the Artemis 2 crew, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his previous missions. As a seasoned astronaut, the U.S. space agency believes Wiseman\u2019s leadership skill set will be integral in navigating the challenges of this groundbreaking lunar flight. <\/p>\n

Pilot and NASA astronaut Victor Glover joins the crew, contributing his expertise in piloting and operational procedure. <\/p>\n

Mission Specialist Christina Koch, also a NASA astronaut, is known for her record-setting stay on the International Space Station, which adds her considerable skill set to Artemis 2. <\/p>\n

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Representing further international collaboration, Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will be a key participant in Artemis 2 as a mission specialist. His presence underscores the shared aspirations of spacefaring nations and signifies the importance of a united effort in exploring the cosmos. <\/p>\n

One of the key advancements being tested during these missions is the Orion Artemis 2 Optical Communications System or O2O. <\/p>\n

As part of Artemis 2, O2O is expected to showcase optical communications to and from Earth, employing an optical module comprising a 4-inch telescope and two gimbals alongside a modem and control electronics. <\/p>\n

This technology not only promises faster and more efficient data transfer but also opens doors to cutting-edge communication techniques for future space endeavors. <\/p>\n

Image: NASA<\/p>\n

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The planned mission trajectory for Artemis 2. Image: NASA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Artemis 2 is set to lay the groundwork for lunar exploration, Artemis 3, currently scheduled for late 2025 or 2026, holds a special place in history. The current plan is for that mission to be the first human landing on the Moon since the end of the Apollo program in 1972.<\/p>\n

Marking humanity\u2019s return to the lunar surface after over half a century, this mission will venture into the region near the lunar south pole, a landscape with untapped scientific potential and strategic significance for future exploration with possible water ice in permanently shadowed craters.<\/p>\n

Artemis 4, expected in 2028, takes lunar exploration a step further. <\/p>\n

The mission\u2019s architecture involves the docking of Orion and an upgraded Starship Human Landing System with the Lunar Gateway station in near-rectilinear halo orbit, or NRHO, prior to landing. <\/p>\n

Crucially, the first two Gateway modules are scheduled to be launched atop a single Falcon Heavy rocket as early as late 2024 or 2025. Their delivery to NRHO is expected to set the stage for an extended human presence at the Moon.<\/p>\n

As Artemis missions unfold, NASA aims to continue pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible and forging new frontiers, combining technological innovation, international collaboration, and the dedication of those like the Artemis 2 crew.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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