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NASA’s megarocket is about to blast off toward the Moon

Summary

NASA is set to launch its new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket on November 16th. The SLS is designed to carry heavy payloads into space, and the Artemis I mission will test its capabilities by sending it on a journey beyond the Moon. On board the SLS will be the Orion spacecraft, carrying three mannequins and a variety of science experiments. This launch is a key step in NASA's plan to send astronauts back to the Moon, and eventually to Mars.

Q&As

What is SLS?
SLS stands for Space Launch System. It is a system for launching things into space.

What is Artemis I?
Artemis I is the mission that SLS and Orion are going on. Its primary goal is to make sure that Orion can work in space and that it can deliver astronauts safely back to Earth after the mission is over.

What is the Orion capsule?
The Orion capsule is a spacecraft designed for missions beyond Earth’s orbit, with potential destinations of the Moon or Mars.

Who is Commander Moonikin Campos?
Commander Moonikin Campos is a mannequin that will be strapped inside the Orion capsule during the Artemis I mission.

What is the launch window for SLS?
The launch window for SLS opens on November 16th at 1:04AM ET.

AI Comments

👍 I love how this gives a rundown of everything that's happening with the launch!

👎 I can't believe they're still planning on going through with this after all the delays.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about NASA's upcoming mission to the moon.

Friend: That's awesome! I didn't know they were doing that.

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Friend: That's really cool. I'm excited to see how it turns out.

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Technical terms

SLS
Space Launch System. A system for launching things into space.
Orion
A spacecraft designed for missions beyond Earth’s orbit, with potential destinations of the Moon or Mars.
Artemis I
The mission that SLS and Orion are going on. Its primary goal is to make sure that Orion can work in space and that it can deliver astronauts safely back to Earth after the mission is over.
CubeSats
Small satellites that will be deployed during the mission.
Shaun
A plush sheep that will serve as a zero-gravity indicator.

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