The Artemis mission will make it possible to walk on the moon again

The Artemis mission will make it possible to walk on the moon again

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On Monday, August 29, it will launch a rocket to fly around the moon. Weather permitting, take off will take place at 2:33 pmParis time. This first test flight will take place without an astronaut on board.

The Artemis project is about 100 meters high and weighs 70 tons and marks the beginning of a new lunar program. It is one of the most powerful launchers ever. With the Orion capsule, it will be sent on Monday, August 29, into orbit around the Moon.I know it may sound cliched, but we’re going back to the moon for all of humanity and that’s thanks to this great international collaboration.‘,” Victor J. Glover, NASA astronaut testifies.

The first step of Artemis mission It will be used to check the operation of the Orion beam. Dozens of small satellites will accompany it to record several data, before returning to Earth a month later. In 2024, Artemis 2 will fly above the star with four astronauts on board. In 2026, a woman will take her first steps on the moon, accompanied by another astronaut, a person of color.

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