NASA said on Twitter that the test of the test version of the spacecraft “Orion” is completed. It will take astronauts to the moon and back as part of the mission “Artemis”.
According to a statement made by NASA, engineers had to ensure that the spacecraft Orion will be able to withstand loads experienced during launch, ascent to orbit, in the harsh environment of deep space. The tests were carried out at the facility the Waterton Canyon Lockheed Martin Space located just outside of Denver.
In the framework of Artemis, the moon will be delivered to the first woman. In addition, it will be a large-scale study of the surface of the Earth satellite, and by 2028 flights to the moon should be regular.
The program is a continuation of the American space mission “Apollo” and the name “Artemis” was chosen because this Greek goddess and twin sister of Apollo.
The first will go to the moon empty — ship flight will be a test. It will be followed by the mission “Artemis II” with the crew. But this flight will be the test. The satellite will land, only the crew members of the mission “Artemis III”, what should happen in 2024.
