December 23, 2024

This Week @NASA: Artemis I Moon Rocket Move, Total Lunar Eclipse, JPSS-2 Satellite Launch

This composite made from ten images reveals the development of the Moon during an overall lunar eclipse above the Vehicle Assembly Building, on November 8, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The 2nd total lunar eclipse of 2022 occurred on November 8. This ten-image composite, captured at Kennedy Space Center, reveals what the Moon looked like during different stages of the eclipse. JPSS is a collaborative program between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA.

Artemis I Moon Rocket and Spacecraft Arrive at Launch Pad
Teams at NASAs Kennedy Space Center moved the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to release pad 39B ahead of NASAs uncrewed Artemis I flight test around the Moon and back. Artemis I is presently targeted for launch no earlier than November 16.
This composite made from 10 images shows the progression of the Moon throughout an overall lunar eclipse above the Vehicle Assembly Building, on November 8, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Noticeable tracking the Moon in this composite is Mars. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsk
2nd Total Lunar Eclipse of 2022
The 2nd overall lunar eclipse of 2022 took place on November 8. This ten-image composite, caught at Kennedy Space Center, shows what the Moon appeared like throughout various phases of the eclipse. If youre questioning about the next total lunar eclipse– that wont occur until March 2025.
JPSS is a collaborative program in between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and NASA. Credit: Oribtal ATK
NASA Tech Demo Launches with Weather Satellite
NASAs LOFTID technology presentation hitched a ride to space with NOAAs JPSS-2 weather satellite on November 10. JPSS-2 is anticipated to help enhance weather projections, and LOFTID is an inflatable heat guard that could secure spacecraft throughout atmospheric entry and re-entry.
The Cygnus cargo craft is envisioned moments after being recorded with the Canadarm2 robotic arm controlled by NASA astronaut Nicole Mann on November 9. Credit: NASA TV
Science and Cargo Launches on Space Station Resupply Mission
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft launched on November 7 with more than 8,200 pounds of science examinations and cargo for the International Space Station (ISS). This is the businesss 18th area station cargo flight for NASA.
Thats whats up this week @NASA …

NASAs Space Launch System rocket will introduce with Orion atop it from Launch Complex 39B at NASAs up-to-date spaceport at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA
The transfer to the launch pad for Artemis I …
A visual reward in the sky …
And a NASA tech demonstration hitches a flight to space … a few of the stories to inform you about– This Week at NASA!