Artemis II Mission Progresses Smoothly as Astronauts Connect with Families
As Artemis II zooms to the Moon, everything seems to be going swimmingly
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The Artemis II lunar mission, now in its third day, sees astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen enjoying downtime as they connect with families and conduct routine medical checks. The mission is on track for a close lunar approach on Monday, April 10, before returning to Earth.
- 01Artemis II mission is currently in its third day with a successful engine firing.
- 02Astronauts had their first extended conversations with families and participated in media events.
- 03The crew reported no health issues and conducted routine medical checks.
- 04Commander Reid Wiseman shared stunning images of Earth from space.
- 05The mission is set to make its closest lunar approach on Monday, April 10.
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The Artemis II lunar mission is progressing well as it enters its third day, following a successful engine firing that set the spacecraft on a course toward the Moon. The crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman (commander), Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, has had the opportunity to connect with their families and participate in media events. They also held routine medical conferences with physicians in Houston, reporting no signs of space adaptation sickness. Wiseman shared a breathtaking image capturing Earth's night side, featuring two auroras and zodiacal light. NASA's Lakiesha Hawkins confirmed that the crew is in high spirits and busy preparing for the upcoming translunar injection. The mission is expected to make its closest approach to the Moon on Monday afternoon, with a planned splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California on April 10.
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