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La misión Artemis II inicia la fase final de su aproximación a la Luna

La misión Artemis II inicia la fase final de su aproximación a la Luna

Los astronautas de la misión Artemis II iniciaron el lunes la fase final de su aproximación a la Luna, al alcanzar el punto de inflexión donde la gravedad lunar ejerce una atracción mayor sobre la nave que la gravedad de la Tierra.
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Artemis II Mission: Breaking Distance Records and Preparing for Future Lunar Exploration

Artemis II Mission: Breaking Distance Records and Preparing for Future Lunar Exploration

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to break the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, surpassing the previous record set by Apollo 13. The mission involves a lunar flyby, with the crew expected to reach a maximum distance of 252,760 miles from Earth. The Artemis program aims to return humans to the Moon, establish a long-term base, and enable future missions to Mars. The mission includes astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, who will conduct scientific investigations and test the spacecraft's systems during the 10-day mission.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets New Record for Manned Space Travel Distance

NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets New Record for Manned Space Travel Distance

NASA's Artemis II mission has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the previous record for the farthest distance traveled by a manned space mission, previously set by Apollo 13 in 1970. The Orion spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1. The mission aims to explore the Moon and gather data for future Mars missions. The crew has traveled over 248,655 miles from Earth, with plans to reach a maximum distance of 252,760 miles. During their journey, the astronauts will witness a solar eclipse and become the first humans to see the far side of the Moon. A planned communication blackout will occur as the spacecraft passes behind the Moon, temporarily blocking signals.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission to Surpass Apollo 13's Distance Record with Historic Moon Flyby

NASA's Artemis II Mission to Surpass Apollo 13's Distance Record with Historic Moon Flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission is set to achieve a significant milestone as its crew prepares for a historic lunar flyby. The mission, which marks the first crewed flight of NASA's Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft, aims to test critical systems for future deep-space exploration. The four-person crew, consisting of Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will travel farther from Earth than any humans have in over 50 years. The mission's trajectory will take them on a figure-eight path around the moon, similar to the Apollo 13 mission, but will exceed the previous distance record by over 4,100 miles. This mission is a crucial step in NASA's long-term goal of establishing a sustained human presence on the moon and preparing for future Mars missions.
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Artemis II Crew Captures Unseen Lunar Images, Showcasing Moon's Far Side

Artemis II Crew Captures Unseen Lunar Images, Showcasing Moon's Far Side

The Artemis II mission, part of NASA's Artemis program, has released new images of the moon, including a portion of the Orientale basin, which has never been observed by human eyes before. The images were captured by the crew aboard the Orion spacecraft, which is currently on a historic journey to the moon. The Orientale basin, a 600-mile-wide crater, represents a transition region between the near and far sides of the moon. NASA astronaut Christina Koch described the views of the lunar far side as 'absolutely spectacular.' The mission also includes capturing high-resolution selfies with the moon and Earth using cameras on the spacecraft's solar array wings. The crew is more than halfway to the moon, with a lunar flyby scheduled soon.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Marks Return to Moon with Crewed Flyby

NASA's Artemis II Mission Marks Return to Moon with Crewed Flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully sent a crewed spacecraft to the Moon for the first time since 1972. The mission, which launched on April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center, involves a four-person crew aboard the Orion spacecraft. The crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Canadian Jeremy Hansen. The mission aims to establish a permanent human presence on the Moon, with the crew performing a lunar flyby and preparing for a splashdown off the coast of San Diego on April 10. The mission is part of NASA's broader Artemis program, which seeks to explore the Moon's resources and establish a sustainable human presence.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets New Record for Farthest Human Travel from Earth

NASA's Artemis II Mission Sets New Record for Farthest Human Travel from Earth

NASA's Artemis II mission has achieved a historic milestone by sending astronauts farther from Earth than any previous human spaceflight. At 1:57 P.M. EDT, astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen surpassed the previous record set by Apollo 13 in 1970, reaching a distance of 248,655 miles from Earth. The mission aims to push the boundaries of human space exploration, with the crew expected to reach their most distant point later in the day. The Artemis II mission is part of NASA's broader efforts to return humans to the moon and eventually pave the way for future missions to Mars.
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Todo lo que hay que saber del sobrevuelo lunar de Artemis II

Todo lo que hay que saber del sobrevuelo lunar de Artemis II

Un equipo de astronautas volará el lunes alrededor de la Luna por primera vez en más de medio siglo, el punto más importante de la misión Artemis II. Estos son los hechos más importantes del evento: - Transmisión en vivo - El sobrevuelo durará cerca de siete horas, desde las 14H45, hora del este de Estados Unidos (18H45 GMT) para terminar sobre las 21H20 (01H20 GMT).
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Departs Earth Orbit for Historic Lunar Journey

NASA's Artemis II Mission Departs Earth Orbit for Historic Lunar Journey

NASA's Artemis II mission has successfully left Earth's orbit, marking the first crewed lunar trajectory in over 53 years. The mission, launched from Kennedy Space Center, involves four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, which completed a critical engine burn to set a course for the Moon. This mission is a significant milestone in human space exploration, testing the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion capsule under deep-space conditions. The crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, is set to perform a lunar flyby, gathering data crucial for future missions.
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It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

It's time for Artemis II to break Apollo 13's distance record. What to know about the moon flyby

The Artemis II astronauts are already the champions of a fresh new era of lunar exploration
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Artemis II Astronauts Conduct Key Operations in Orion Capsule

Artemis II Astronauts Conduct Key Operations in Orion Capsule

As part of the Artemis II mission, astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are conducting critical operations in preparation for a lunar flyby. The crew, including NASA astronaut Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, is engaged in activities such as exercising, practicing medical response procedures, and testing the spacecraft's emergency communications system. These operations are essential for ensuring the mission's success and the safety of the crew as they venture further into space than any human has before.
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NASA's Artemis II Mission Adjusts Trajectory for Lunar Flyby

NASA's Artemis II Mission Adjusts Trajectory for Lunar Flyby

NASA's Artemis II mission, currently in progress, involves a crewed lunar flyby scheduled for April 6, 2026. The mission's spacecraft, Orion, is on a precise trajectory to the Moon, prompting flight controllers at NASA's Johnson Space Center to cancel the first planned outbound trajectory correction burn. This decision was made because the spacecraft is already on the correct flight path. The Artemis II mission is part of NASA's broader efforts to demonstrate life support systems and prepare for future lunar and Mars missions. The mission includes astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The spacecraft has successfully deployed its solar array wings and is in high Earth orbit, with plans for a translunar injection burn to slingshot around the Moon and return to Earth.