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Historic Launch and TLI Burn
NASA successfully launched Artemis II, the first crewed lunar flight since Apollo 17 in 1972.
“NASA's Artemis II mission... is likely the last time the agency will attempt deep space exploration without significant involvement from venture-backed tech companies”
The Orion spacecraft performed a six-minute translunar injection burn to begin the journey to the Moon.
Canada’s Jeremy Hansen became the first Canadian to fly beyond low Earth orbit.
NASA officials called Artemis II the last mission without substantial private-sector involvement.
NASA-Specific Hardware, Future Commercial Reliance
Artemis II relies completely on hardware developed through traditional government contracts.
NASA will rely on commercial providers for essential components starting with Artemis III.
SpaceX won a $2.9 billion contract to provide a modified Starship as the Human Landing System.
Crew Operations and Challenges
Christina Koch ran into trouble with the space toilet seconds after starting it.
“The toilet shut down on its own, and I have a blinking amber fault light”
Wiseman was the first crew member to use the flywheel exercise device.
The crew is testing communications and monitoring radiation.
