This artists rendering shows an aerial view of the liftoff of NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. This Block 1 crew configuration of the rocket will send the first three Artemis objectives to the Moon. Credit: NASA/MSFC
NASA has actually confirmed that it remains on track for the launch of the Artemis I Moon mission throughout a two-hour launch window that opens at 1:04 a.m. EST on Wednesday, November 16.
The launch countdown will start at 1:24 a.m. on Monday, November 14.
Artemis I is the very first incorporated flight test of NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, an uncrewed Orion spacecraft, and the ground systems at the firms Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Orion is NASAs brand-new human spacecraft for deep-space missions that will serve as the expedition vehicle that will bring the crew to space, offer emergency abort ability, sustain astronauts during their objectives and supply safe re-entry from deep area return velocities.
Following Hurricane Nicole, teams performed extensive evaluations of the rocket, spacecraft, and associated ground systems and verified that there were no considerable effects from the extreme weather. The SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft arrived at Kennedys Launch Pad 39B on November 4 and rode out the storm there.
Live protection of events and rundowns will air on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the companys website at: https://www.nasa.gov/live
NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Friday, November 11, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Groups began walkdowns and inspections at the pad to examine the status of the rocket and spacecraft after the passage of Hurricane Nicole. NASAs Artemis I flight test is the first incorporated test of the companys deep area expedition systems: the Orion spacecraft, SLS rocket, and supporting ground systems. Release of the uncrewed flight test is targeted for no earlier than November 16 at 1:04 a.m. EST. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky
Engineers formerly rolled the rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) on September 26 ahead of Hurricane Ian and after waving off two previous launch attempts on August 29 due to a defective temperature sensor, and September 4 due to a liquid hydrogen leak at an interface between the rocket and mobile launcher. Before to rolling back to the VAB, teams effectively fixed the leakage and demonstrated upgraded tanking procedures. While in the VAB, groups carried out standard maintenance to fix small damage to the foam and cork on the thermal protection system and recharge or change batteries throughout the system.
NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Friday, November 11, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASAs Artemis I flight test is the first integrated test of the companys deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, SLS rocket, and supporting ground systems.
Complete launch coverage is as follows. Perpetuity are Eastern, and the information undergoes change.
Sunday, November 13
7 p.m.: NASA will hold a prelaunch media teleconference following an objective management group meeting with the following individuals:
Expense Nelson, NASA administrator
Mike Sarafin, Artemis objective manager, NASA Headquarters
Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, Kennedy
Emily Nelson, chief flight director, NASA Johnson
Tune Lovin, weather officer, U.S. Space Launch Delta 45
Monday, November 14
12 p.m.: NASA will hold a prelaunch media rundown on NASA television to provide a status on the launch countdown with the following participants:
Jeremy Parsons, Exploration Ground Systems Program deputy supervisor, NASA Kennedy
Melody Lovin, weather officer, U.S. Space Launch Delta 45
Tuesday, November 15
3:30 p.m.: NASA TV commentary protection of tanking operations to load propellant into the SLS rocket starts, including views of the rocket and Launch Control Center, and audio from an analyst.
10:30 p.m.: NASA television commentary coverage of launch begins in English. Protection will continue through translunar injection and spacecraft separation, setting Orion on its course to the Moon.
Wednesday, November 16
12 a.m.: NASA television commentary protection of launch starts in Spanish on NASAs Spanish-language YouTube account and will continue around 15 minutes after liftoff. Mission protection updates will be posted on the NASA en español social networks channels.
4 a.m.: NASA television coverage of the postlaunch news conference will follow approximately one hour after the live launch broadcast ends. Coverage start time goes through alter, based upon the exact liftoff time. The postlaunch news conference will consist of the following individuals:
Bill Nelson, NASA administrator
Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission supervisor, NASA Headquarters
Mike Bolger, Exploration Ground Systems Program supervisor, Kennedy
John Honeycutt, Space Launch System Program manager, Marshall
Howard Hu, Orion Program manager, NASAs Johnson Space Center
Emily Nelson, chief flight director, Johnson
8:30 a.m.: NASA television commentary protection of Orions very first outgoing trajectory burn on the way to the Moon. Coverage start time goes through change, based on the exact liftoff time.
10 a.m.: NASA television commentary protection of very first Earth views from Orion during outbound coast to the Moon.
NASA Television coverage of additional events throughout the objective is available online.
NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is brightened by spotlights atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B as preparations for launch continued Sunday, November 6, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. SLS and Orion came to the launch pad on Friday, November 4, after an almost nine-hour journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building. Credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky
Participate In Launch Virtually
Members of the public can register to attend the launch practically. NASAs virtual visitor program for the mission includes curated launch resources, alerts about related chances or modifications, and a stamp for the NASA virtual visitor passport following an effective launch.
See, Engage on Social Media
Stay linked with the mission and let people understand you are following the launch on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with #Artemis. Follow and tag these accounts:
The public can track the Artemis I mission as it occurs using to Artemis Real-time Orbit Website, which will provide information about where Orion is in relation to the Earth and the Moon. Individuals likewise can likewise download a virtual boarding pass to honor the historic flight.
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface area and establish long-lasting expedition at the Moon in preparation for human missions to Mars. SLS and NASAs Orion spacecraft, along with the commercial human landing system and the Gateway in orbit around the Moon, are NASAs backbone for deep area exploration. SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and supplies to the Moon in a single mission.
Artemis I is the very first integrated flight test of NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, an uncrewed Orion spacecraft, and the ground systems at the agencys Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Friday, November 11, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B, Friday, November 11, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASAs Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is lit up by spotlights atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B as preparations for launch continued Sunday, November 6, 2022, at NASAs Kennedy Space Center in Florida. SLS and NASAs Orion spacecraft, along with the industrial human landing system and the Gateway in orbit around the Moon, are NASAs backbone for deep space expedition.
