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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released a photo from the Orion spacecraft’s journey to the Moon. As reported by Ukrinform, this was reported by Space.com.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was reported by Space.com.
The spacecraft was launched from Cape Canaveral Cosmodrome on 16 November at 01:47 local time. It reached Earth orbit shortly afterward, and 87 minutes after launch, Orion maneuvered to enter lunar orbit.
On Monday, November 21, Orion moved as close as possible to the Moon at a distance of 130 kilometers to accelerate its return journey to Earth by gravitational maneuver. This fairly close approach was caused by the spacecraft and three test dummies being on the far side of the Moon.
#Artemis I, Flight Day 5. The Orion spacecraft takes a selfie as it approaches the Moon before its outbound powered flight, with Orion’s main engine burning at Earth. @ESA service module. During this maneuver, Orion came within 81 miles of the lunar surface. pic.twitter.com/93GkJ7Ubry
— Orion Spacecraft (@NASA_Orion) 22 November 2022
NASA’s spacecraft will spend about a week in lunar orbit before heading home, and is scheduled to land in the Pacific Ocean on Dec.
The mission is designed to be a flight test of the Space Launch System rocket, the Orion spacecraft and associated ground control systems prior to the Artemis 2 and 3 missions scheduled for 2024 and 2025, respectively.
The mission’s ultimate goal is to return man to the moon.
Photograph: Orion Spacecraft/NASA
Source: Ukrinform
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