NASAs Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on August 28, 2022. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky
An Artemis I cryogenic presentation test is arranged for Wednesday, September 21. NASA will provide live coverage with commentary of the occasion beginning at 7:15 a.m. EDT (4:15 a.m. PDT).
The presentation test will permit engineering groups to verify the repair work to a hydrogen leak seen throughout an early September Artemis I launch attempt. It will also supply the opportunity for groups to assess upgraded propellant filling treatments and perform additional evaluations. When the goals for the test have actually been satisfied, the demonstration will conclude.
Live coverage of the test will air on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the firms website. During the time when NASA is airing protection of the launch, docking, hatch, and rendezvous opening of the Soyuz MS-22 carrying NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio to the International Space Station (ISS) on NASAs Televisions Public Channel, the Artemis I presentation test will air just on the Media Channel. During all other times, the Artemis I cryogenic presentation test will air on both the general public and Media Channels.
NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is seen at Launch Pad 39B Thursday, September 8, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida as teams work to replace the seal on a user interface, called the quick detach, in between the liquid hydrogen fuel feed line on the mobile launcher and the rocket. Credit: NASA/Chad Siwik
The firm also will host a media teleconference to preview the test at 11:30 a.m. Monday, September 19. Participants consist of:
Audio of the media call will stream live on NASAs website at: https://www.nasa.gov/live
Artemis I is an uncrewed flight test. It is the very first in a series of significantly complicated missions to provide a structure for human exploration in deep space. It will demonstrate NASAs dedication and ability to extend human presence to the Moon and beyond.
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the very first woman and the first person of color on the Moon, leading the way for a long-term presence on the Moon, and working as a stepping stone to sending astronauts on a mission to Mars.
Tom Whitmeyer, deputy associate administrator for Common Exploration Systems Development, NASA Headquarters
Mike Sarafin, Artemis objective manager, NASA Headquarters
Jeremy Parsons, deputy manager, Exploration Ground Systems Program, NASAs Kennedy Space
John Blevins, primary engineer, Space Launch System Program, NASAs Marshall Space Flight Center
Live protection of the test will air on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agencys site. During the time when NASA is airing protection of the launch, docking, hatch, and rendezvous opening of the Soyuz MS-22 carrying NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio to the International Space Station (ISS) on NASAs Televisions Public Channel, the Artemis I presentation test will air just on the Media Channel. It is the very first in a series of progressively complicated missions to offer a foundation for human exploration in deep space. It will demonstrate NASAs dedication and capability to extend human existence to the Moon and beyond.