Artemis I Orion SLS

Rockstar · 08-28-22, 05:40 PM

Just reminder.

Artemis I

Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lift off for the first time from NASA's modernized Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Launch date: Aug. 29, 2022. Time: 08:33 EDT, 12:33 UTC
Mission duration: 42 days, 3 hours, 20 minutes
Total distance traveled: 1.3 miIlion miles
Re-entry speed: 24,500 mph (Mach 32)
Splashdown: Oct. 10, 2022

All eyes will be on the historic Launch Complex 39B when the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lift off for the first time from NASA's modernized Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Artemis I will be the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence at the Moon for decades to come.

The primary goals for Artemis I are to demonstrate Orion’s systems in a spaceflight environment and ensure a safe re-entry, descent, splashdown, and recovery prior to the first flight with crew on Artemis II.

Skybird · 08-28-22, 06:19 PM

A crucial mission for both NASA and ESA. NASA, because the project to go to the Moon and Mars is already billions above funding and years beyond timetables, and for ESA because this is the first time ever NASA trusts a non-American supplier to provide a vital, critical component for an else American mission, the service module. If it fails, it means most likely an end to the American political will to fund the project any longer, and to ever trust the Europeans again with providing such a vital compenent.

The political and financial stakes are always very high with space technology, but sometimes they are really-really very high.

mapuc · 08-28-22, 06:28 PM

I'm so excited-Imagine that I can follow the process towards the first person walking on the Moon after several decades.

In some years from now I can, do the same as my parent could, follow the launch of Artemis III, the journey and the landing on the moon.

Only different from then and now-The stream will be in colour and in better quality.

Of course the equipment will be way better or different than what they had on Apollo 11.

Markus

ET2SN · 08-28-22, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

because this is the first time ever NASA trusts a non-American supplier to provide a vital, critical component for an else American mission

Au contraire, I'm sure the robotic lifting and grappling arm on the Space Shuttle was designed and constructed in Canada while the early rocket engines started out on drawing boards in Germany.

Rockstar · 08-28-22, 08:18 PM

Last time we went to the Moon it was about National pride. Today it is about exploiting extra-terrestrial resources. This could conceivably be the beginning of a new thread along the lines of The Energy Thread called ‘The Rare Earth Elements Thread.’

ET2SN · 08-28-22, 08:24 PM

That's going to be some very expensive Tapioca.

The mining costs are going to be high but its nothing compared to the shipping costs.

Catfish · 08-29-22, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET2SN

Au contraire, I'm sure the robotic lifting and grappling arm on the Space Shuttle was designed and constructed in Canada while the early rocket engines started out on drawing boards in Germany.

Lol

Well i hope they didn't mess up imperial and international units again

Skybird · 08-29-22, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ET2SN

Au contraire, I'm sure the robotic lifting and grappling arm on the Space Shuttle was designed and constructed in Canada while the early rocket engines started out on drawing boards in Germany.

Yes, but that robotic arm was not vital, if it had failed, the craft and crew still would have lived and returned. The booster rockets were not built in Europe or Canada, AFAIK, but the US.

If the service module for Artmeis with its life support and energy systems as well as rocket fuel fails, then everybody aboard will be dead and the craft will never come home.

Jimbuna · 08-29-22, 05:38 AM

No doubt Putin will now be considering a land grab in space

Catfish · 08-29-22, 05:39 AM

Live, they say

Rhodes · 08-29-22, 06:17 AM

They are having problems with one of the engines bleeding.
Let's see if they can resolve or have to abort.

Reece · 08-29-22, 07:55 AM

What a shame it has been aborted, was sitting down for a good show!

Platapus · 08-30-22, 04:49 PM

Better safe than sorry

A catastrophic accident could jeopardize the program

Jimbuna · 08-31-22, 12:45 PM

I believe there now looking at a Saturday launch.

Platapus · 08-31-22, 01:20 PM

Estimates are only a 40% chance of favorable weather.

08-28-22, 05:40 PM	#1
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Artemis I Orion SLS Just reminder. Artemis I Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lift off for the first time from NASA's modernized Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Launch date: Aug. 29, 2022. Time: 08:33 EDT, 12:33 UTC Mission duration: 42 days, 3 hours, 20 minutes Total distance traveled: 1.3 miIlion miles Re-entry speed: 24,500 mph (Mach 32) Splashdown: Oct. 10, 2022 All eyes will be on the historic Launch Complex 39B when the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lift off for the first time from NASA's modernized Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Artemis I will be the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence at the Moon for decades to come. The primary goals for Artemis I are to demonstrate Orion’s systems in a spaceflight environment and ensure a safe re-entry, descent, splashdown, and recovery prior to the first flight with crew on Artemis II.

08-28-22, 06:19 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,612 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	A crucial mission for both NASA and ESA. NASA, because the project to go to the Moon and Mars is already billions above funding and years beyond timetables, and for ESA because this is the first time ever NASA trusts a non-American supplier to provide a vital, critical component for an else American mission, the service module. If it fails, it means most likely an end to the American political will to fund the project any longer, and to ever trust the Europeans again with providing such a vital compenent. The political and financial stakes are always very high with space technology, but sometimes they are really-really very high. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-28-22, 06:28 PM	#3
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,537 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I'm so excited-Imagine that I can follow the process towards the first person walking on the Moon after several decades. In some years from now I can, do the same as my parent could, follow the launch of Artemis III, the journey and the landing on the moon. Only different from then and now-The stream will be in colour and in better quality. Of course the equipment will be way better or different than what they had on Apollo 11. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

08-29-22, 05:38 AM	#9
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No doubt Putin will now be considering a land grab in space __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-29-22, 05:39 AM	#10
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Live, they say __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

08-28-22, 08:18 PM	#5
Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Last time we went to the Moon it was about National pride. Today it is about exploiting extra-terrestrial resources. This could conceivably be the beginning of a new thread along the lines of The Energy Thread called ‘The Rare Earth Elements Thread.’

08-28-22, 08:24 PM	#6
ET2SN Ocean Warrior Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 2,652 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	That's going to be some very expensive Tapioca. The mining costs are going to be high but its nothing compared to the shipping costs.

08-29-22, 06:17 AM	#11
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,515 Downloads: 110 Uploads: 0	They are having problems with one of the engines bleeding. Let's see if they can resolve or have to abort. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

08-29-22, 07:55 AM	#12
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,696 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	What a shame it has been aborted, was sitting down for a good show! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

08-30-22, 04:49 PM	#13
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Better safe than sorry A catastrophic accident could jeopardize the program __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-31-22, 12:45 PM	#14
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I believe there now looking at a Saturday launch. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-31-22, 01:20 PM	#15
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Estimates are only a 40% chance of favorable weather. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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