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Artemis II
Launch Successful
Artemis II
NASA
Space Launch System (SLS) | Block 1
Artemis II is the first crewed mission as part of the Artemis program. Artemis II will send a crew of 4 - 3 Americans and 1 Canadian around the moon and return them back to Earth.
Launch April 1, 22:35:12
Mission Overview
Description
Artemis II is the first crewed mission as part of the Artemis program. Artemis II will send a crew of 4 - 3 Americans and 1 Canadian around the moon and return them back to Earth.
The mission will test the core systems of NASA's Orion spacecraft including the critical life support system, among other systems which could not be tested during Artemis I due to the lack of crew onboard.
Orion Integrity Recovery
The Orion spacecraft will splash down in the Pacific Ocean.
Type
Human Exploration
Target Orbit
Lunar flyby
Rocket Details
Description
The Space Launch System (SLS) is an American Space Shuttle-derived heavy expendable launch vehicle. It is part of NASA's deep space exploration plans including as the main launch vehicle of the Artemis program. SLS follows the cancellation of the Constellation program, and is to replace the retired Space Shuttle.
Height
111 m
Diameter
8.4 m