Despite various setbacks, NASA remains optimistic for the start of the mission Artemis I. After the announcement of possible new dates for the launch of the mission American space agency (officially called the National Aeronautics and Space Administration) will further test the launch system Artemis I starting next month.

Artemis I on the launch pad

OUR NASA will carry the entire launch system (the Orion transport capsule and the rocket Space launch system) to the launch pad to repeat the so-called “wet dress rehearsal” tests, during which the agency simulates various pre-launch checks and procedures, including countdown and supply of missileswet motif in the title.

This will be the second time American space agency run this test. The first took place on April 1, when some problems were discovered, such as a hydrogen leak in the line connecting the launch tower to the rocket.

April 25 at Artemis I (the term is also valid for the entire launch system that will take the mission to the moon) was delivered to Automotive assembly sector (GVA abbreviated in English). The repair is completed and the test can be carried out again with wet clothes.

Artemis Mission I program for August… or next year

After delaying launch in March NASA published a list of possible start dates for the project. In total, the giant rocket will have 158 launch opportunities. Space launch system. The first window to send a mission is July 26 this year, but the space agency’s list even lists launches for 2023. Artemis I In August.

Artemis Program: Humanity Returns to the Moon

O Artemis program there will be three missions. OUR Artemis 1unmanned, will serve as a test for SLS rocket and Orion spacecraftas well as testing other technologies in NASA for manned flights to lunar orbit. In May 2024 (if all goes according to plan) it will be the turn Artemis 2 to put humans into orbit around the Moon and beyond low orbit for the first time since the last Apollo mission in 1972. OUR Artemis 3 should happen in 2025 and finally land with people on Moon53 years since the last visit to the natural satellite.

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Source: Cosmos