The Artemis II laser communications test sent high-definition video, photos, and voice communications when the spacecraft had a direct line of sight with ground receivers on Earth.
Artemis II used Orion’s own laser terminal to transmit HD videos, photos, and other data from the spacecraft to Earth when Orion had line of sight with ground terminals.
The Artemis II crew visited Thales Alenia Space’s facility in Turin.
NASA selected Telespazio’s antennas at the Fucino Space Center to support radio tracking during the Artemis II flight.
Artemis III follows the success of Artemis II in April and is part of NASA’s effort to establish a permanent base on the Moon and prepare future Mars missions.
Artemis III follows the success of Artemis II in April.
Artemis III builds on Artemis II, which was completed in April.
Andre Douglas previously served as a backup and closeout crew member for Artemis II.
ESM-3 delivered its performance on Artemis II.
NASA Mission Specialist Andre Douglas was Artemis II backup and is on his first spaceflight.
NASA is designing and fabricating a spacer to replace the upper stage used on the Artemis II configuration.
Artemis III follows the successful crewed Artemis II test flight in April.
Artemis II featured Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
Minister Mélanie Joly moderated the Artemis II crew fireside chat at the Canadian Space Agency.
The Artemis III crew will remain on orbit longer than Artemis II’s 10-day lunar flight to further test Orion’s life support system.
The Artemis II capsule splashed down in the Pacific Ocean.
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jenni Gibbons served as CAPCOM for the Artemis II flight.
Artemis II carried humans farther into space than any previous mission.
Prime Minister Mark Carney met the Artemis II crew and students in Ottawa.
Artemis II is the first crewed lunar flyby since 1972.