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Artemis I Liftoff

Summary

The article discusses the launch of the Artemis I mission, which is the first test flight of NASA's Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. The primary goal of the mission is to test the integrated systems of the spacecraft in a deep space environment. The article lists the milestones that will occur during the two-hour ascent of the spacecraft.

Q&As

What is the primary goal of Artemis I?
The primary goal of Artemis I is to thoroughly test the integrated systems before crewed missions by operating the spacecraft in a deep space environment, testing Orion’s heat shield, and recovering the crew module after reentry, descent, and splashdown.

What are the ascent milestones that will occur over the next two hours?
The ascent milestones that will occur over the next two hours are solid rocket booster separation, service module fairing jettison, launch abort system jettison, core stage main engine cutoff, core stage/ICPS separation, Orion solar array wing deploy, perigee raise maneuver, trans-lunar injection, and Orion/ICPS separation.

What is the launch abort system?
The launch abort system is a system that is used to jettison the crew module in the event of an emergency during launch.

What is the core stage?
The core stage is the main part of the rocket that contains the engines and fuel.

What is the ICPS?
The ICPS is the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage, which is used to propel the Orion spacecraft to the moon.

AI Comments

👍 This is an amazing accomplishment for humanity and a giant leap forward for space exploration.

👎 I can't believe we're still using outdated technology to explore space. This is a travesty.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about the Artemis I launch.

Friend: What's the Artemis I launch?

Me: It's the first launch of NASA's new Space Launch System rocket.

Friend: What's the Space Launch System rocket?

Me: It's a new rocket that NASA is using to try to get to Mars.

Friend: What's the purpose of the launch?

Me: The primary goal is to test the integrated systems before crewed missions.

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Technical terms

Space Launch System (SLS)
A heavy-lift launch vehicle being developed by NASA. It is the most powerful rocket in operation, and is designed to be the successor to the Saturn V.
Orion spacecraft
A spacecraft being developed by NASA for deep space exploration. It is designed to be the successor to the Apollo program's Command/Service Module, and will be capable of carrying four astronauts to destinations such as the Moon and Mars.
Launch Complex 39B
A launch site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, used for the launch of the Space Shuttle and, currently, the Space Launch System.
EST
Eastern Standard Time, a time zone in the United States.
Deep space
The region of space beyond the Earth's atmosphere.
Heat shield
A device used to protect a spacecraft from the heat of reentry into the atmosphere.
Crew module
The part of a spacecraft where the crew is seated.
Reentry
The process of a spacecraft returning from space to the atmosphere.
Descent
The process of a spacecraft descending from orbit to the surface of a planet.
Splashdown
The process of a spacecraft landing in the ocean.

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