Artemis I

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As I'm sure readers will be aware, an unmanned, robotic rehearsal of mankind's return to the Moon is due to launch from Cape Kennedy early this afternoon.

Live feed here:

Countdown has been suspended after a technical problem. The launch window only lasts 120 minutes, so fingers crossed!

In the meantime, there's a good introduction video here:

[Fishy]

Scrubbed for today.. shame

[Slim]

Well fuck.

[The Picnic Wasp]

Why isn't it Saturn VI?

[The Picnic Wasp]

Not one "Lit up with anticipation" comment.

Shame on us.

[Slim]

The Artemis I launch finally happened this morning:

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/liftoff-nasa-s-artemis-i-mega-rocket-launches-orion-to-moon

https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasahqphoto/sets/72177720297400430/

[Slim]

Launch happens at 3:17 in

[Slim]

We are GO for Outbound Powered Flyby

https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis/2022/11/19/artemis-i-flight-day-four-testing-wifi-signals-radiator-system-go-for-outbound-powered-flyby/

One hour from now exactly, the Orion craft will pass within 80 miles of the surface of the Moon.