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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

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The Artemis II crew is currently testing systems in Earth orbit. If all systems are confirmed, they will perform a Translunar Injection to begin their journey to the moon, loop around the far side, and return to Earth. This mission is a crucial test ahead of a planned lunar landing in 2028, with further tests and a lunar lander still needed.

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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

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  • Artemis II launches, sending astronauts farther from Earth than ever before 5s
  • Crew tests Orion capsule systems, including life support, in first 24 hours 1m 34s
  • NASA to review systems 19 hours after launch before greenlighting moon journey 2m 20s
  • Translunar Injection commits crew to moon journey, making return not immediate 2m 46s
  • Artemis II is a test for a future moon landing, targeted for 2028 3m 55s
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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?
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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

The Artemis II crew is now orbiting Earth, spending the first 24 hours testing systems on the Orion capsule, focusing on the life support system.

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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

NASA will hold a management review about 19 hours after launch to confirm all systems are functioning and decide whether to proceed to the moon.

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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

If approved, 25-26 hours after launch, the crew will execute Translunar Injection, committing them to the moon; after this, returning to Earth is no longer immediate.

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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

The crew will loop around the moon, spend a few hours behind it taking pictures and observations, then return to Earth.

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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

Artemis II is a test flight preceding an eventual moon landing on Artemis 4, scheduled for early 2028; another test flight in low Earth orbit will occur before the landing attempt.

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What comes next for the Artemis II mission?

NASA still needs a lunar lander, with SpaceX and Blue Origin competing to provide one; Artemis II's successful launch is a cause for celebration.

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