From the Mission Control Center at NASAs Johnson Space Center in Houston, flight controllers successfully finished the first outgoing trajectory correction burn as planned at 9:32 a.m. by the European-built service modules primary engine. The burn checked Orions primary engine for the first time and adjusted the spacecrafts course toward the Moon. Several extra course correction burns are intended on the journey.
While Orion began its trek towards the lunar environment, 10 CubeSats released by a timer from an adapter still attached to the SLSs upper phase. Each CubeSat has various timelines for obtaining a signal with its mission operators.
A view inside the Artemis I Orion pill with a view of the manikin guest taping data on conditions for the future team members. Credit: NASA TV
Flight controllers likewise carried out a modal study. This is a test to verify that the simulations and models used to create Orions solar array wings precisely reflect the movement that is happening in flight. This was accomplished by shooting Orions reaction control system thrusters and observing how the solar selection wings react to that specific shooting sequence. Engineers likewise adjusted the optical navigation system and collected images utilizing the spacecrafts electronic cameras. Orion is equipped with numerous cameras utilized for different functions such as engineering along with sharing the development of the mission with the public.
The second outgoing trajectory burn is scheduled for Thursday. It will utilize the auxiliary thrusters, which will be used for the majority of trajectory correction burns.
Seen here is the Orion capsules very first appearance back at Earth for the Artemis I objective. The Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft launched at 1:47 a.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center launch pad 39B. The burn tested Orions main engine for the very first time and adjusted the spacecrafts course towards the Moon. Orion is outfitted with numerous video cameras used for numerous functions such as engineering as well as sharing the progress of the objective with the public.
A view of Earth as seen from the Artemis I Orion capsule about 9 hours into flight on November 16, 2022. Credit: NASA TELEVISION
Following a successful launch today, November 16, NASAs uncrewed Orion spacecraft is heading toward the Moon on a 25.5-day objective beyond the lunar surface area. At 1:47 a.m. EST, Orion lifted off atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from Launch Complex 39B at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
During the flight test, engineers intend to find out as much as possible about Orions performance. They are concentrated on the primary objectives for the mission: demonstrating Orions heat guard at lunar return re-entry conditions, showing operations and facilities during all mission phases, and obtaining the spacecraft after splashdown.
Seen here is the Orion capsules first look back at Earth for the Artemis I objective. The Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft introduced at 1:47 a.m. EST from Kennedy Space Center launch pad 39B. This will be an uncrewed flight test that will demonstrate the ability of the SLS rocket to safely bring the Orion spacecraft around the Moon and its return and recovery to Earth for the agencys Artemis Program. Credit: NASA