Orion spacecraft, a key part of NASA’s Artemis I mission, made an iconic re-entry to&nbsp;Earth on Dec 11 last year. To mark the anniversary of this historic return, NASA released footage of the ship falling through the atmosphere at a whopping 32 times the speed of sound.&nbsp;

Orion was designed to take humans into deep space. It was launched using NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) on 16 Nov 2022.&nbsp;NASA paid a perfect tribute to the spacecraft by sharing the video of the fiery re-entry of the Orion capsule to Earth.

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NASA highlighted the amazing footage on Monday, Dec 11, posting a one-minute clip of it on social media X and also linked the full 25-minute re-entry video of the Orion.

<h2>Orion: Spacecraft of many firsts</h2>

Orion was sent into space for 25 days, six of which were in orbit around the moon. It reached a distance of 434,500 kilometres (270,000 miles) away, travelling further than any spacecraft designed for humans so far, before plunging into our atmosphere at around 40,000 kilometres per hour (25,000 miles per hour). Hence, it became the first spacecraft designed by humans to reach the farthest into space.&nbsp;

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Another first for Orion was its epic re-entry to Earth. It became the first spaceship designed for humans to attempt a “skip” re-entry, bouncing off the atmosphere like an incredibly expensive stone on a lake. This approach helped the craft land consistently at the same site, despite where it first entered the Earth’s atmosphere. Orion’s method of re-entry will play a pivotal role in the Artemis II mission.&nbsp;

“The skip entry will help Orion land closer to the coast of the United States, where recovery crews will be waiting to bring the spacecraft back to land,” Chris Madsen, Orion guidance, navigation, and control subsystem manager, explained in a statement ahead of the launch.

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“When we fly crew in Orion beginning with Artemis II, landing accuracy will help make sure we can retrieve the crew quickly and reduces the number of resources we will need to have stationed in the Pacific Ocean to assist in recovery.”

NASA is now gearing up for the Artemis II mission, which will be the first-ever crewed flight aboard the Orion spacecraft, scheduled to be launched in Nov 2024.&nbsp;

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Orion spacecraft, a key part of NASA’s Artemis I mission, made an iconic re-entry to Earth on Dec 11 last year. To mark the anniversary of this historic return, NASA released footage of the ship falling through the atmosphere at a whopping 32 times the speed of sound.

Orion spacecraft, a key part of NASA’s Artemis I mission, made an iconic re-entry to Earth on Dec 11 last year. To mark the anniversary of this historic return, NASA released footage of the ship falling through the atmosphere at a whopping 32 times the speed of sound. Orion was designed to take humans into deep space. It was launched using NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) on 16 Nov 2022. NASA paid a perfect tribute to the spacecraft by sharing the video of the fiery re-entry of the Orion capsule to Earth. One year ago today, NASA’s Orion spacecraft reentered the atmosphere after completing a 1.4 million-mile, 25.5 day #Artemis I mission around the Moon. View the full length video here: https://t.co/0Rn7eRETua pic.twitter.com/gX95N8Kz5J — Orion Spacecraft (@NASA_Orion) December 11, 2023 × NASA highlighted the amazing footage on Monday, Dec 11, posting a one-minute clip of it on social media X and also linked the full 25-minute re-entry video of the Orion. Orion: Spacecraft of many firsts Orion was sent into space for 25 days, six of which were in orbit around the moon. It reached a distance of 434,500 kilometres (270,000 miles) away, travelling further than any spacecraft designed for humans so far, before plunging into our atmosphere at around 40,000 kilometres per hour (25,000 miles per hour). Hence, it became the first spacecraft designed by humans to reach the farthest into space. Also Read | New Zealand at risk of tsunami waves as high as 92 feet every 580 years: Study Another first for Orion was its epic re-entry to Earth. It became the first spaceship designed for humans to attempt a “skip” re-entry, bouncing off the atmosphere like an incredibly expensive stone on a lake. This approach helped the craft land consistently at the same site, despite where it first entered the Earth’s atmosphere. Orion’s method of re-entry will play a pivotal role in the Artemis II mission. “The skip entry will help Orion land closer to the coast of the United States, where recovery crews will be waiting to bring the spacecraft back to land,” Chris Madsen, Orion guidance, navigation, and control subsystem manager, explained in a statement ahead of the launch. Also Read | Brainoware: This happened when scientists combined real human brain tissue with electronics “When we fly crew in Orion beginning with Artemis II, landing accuracy will help make sure we can retrieve the crew quickly and reduces the number of resources we will need to have stationed in the Pacific Ocean to assist in recovery.” NASA is now gearing up for the Artemis II mission, which will be the first-ever crewed flight aboard the Orion spacecraft, scheduled to be launched in Nov 2024. (With inputs from agencies)

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A port in Nago city, Okinawa, Japan, has stirred concern among residents as its waters turned a vivid blood red colour.

The unexpected transformation prompted an apology from Orion Breweries, a local beer factory, which attributed the phenomenon to a food colouring dye that had leaked into a nearby river.

While the company assured the public that there were no health risks associated with the colour change, it acknowledged the inconvenience and worry caused to the community, reported BBC.

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<h2>Residents express mixed reactions to startling red waters</h2>

Upon discovering the scarlet hue of the port, residents of Nago city took to social media to share their reactions. Some described the sight as "gruesome," while others likened it to something "venomous." The sudden change in colour raised concerns and sparked conversations among the locals, who were surprised by the unprecedented spectacle.

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<h2>Orion Breweries clarifies cause and takes responsibility</h2>

Orion Breweries, the beer factory held responsible for the colour change, clarified that the port's transformation was due to a food colouring dye that had leaked into a nearby river.

The dye had entered the river through rain gutters, resulting in the striking red appearance of the port's waters. The company emphasised that the dye posed no health risks to humans or the environment but acknowledged the impact it had on the residents of Nago city.

Orion Breweries issued a formal apology, expressing regret for the "enormous trouble and worry" caused by the incident.

Following the incident, Orion Breweries President Hajime Murano assured the public that the company would conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the leak.

<h2>Nago city known for more than its crimson port</h2>

Nago city is renowned for its pineapple farms and serves as a popular fishing destination. While the crimson port drew attention due to its striking colour, the region offers a diverse range of attractions beyond this recent incident.

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The area's picturesque landscapes and thriving agricultural practices contribute to its appeal among tourists and locals alike.

Orion Breweries, the local beer factory involved in the incident, is recognised for its eponymous lager. The brewery's flagship beer is known for its mild taste and holds a special place in the tropical Okinawa region.

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A port in Nago city, Okinawa, Japan, has stirred concern among residents as its waters turned a vivid blood red colour. The unexpected transformation prompted an apology from Orion Breweries, a local beer factory, which attributed the phenomenon to a food colouring dye that had leaked into a nearby river.

A port in Nago city, Okinawa, Japan, has stirred concern among residents as its waters turned a vivid blood red colour. The unexpected transformation prompted an apology from Orion Breweries, a local beer factory, which attributed the phenomenon to a food colouring dye that had leaked into a nearby river. While the company assured the public that there were no health risks associated with the colour change, it acknowledged the inconvenience and worry caused to the community, reported BBC. WATCH: Residents in city of Nago on the island of Okinawa in Japan awoke Tuesday to find an area of usually clear blue water had turned a gruesome shade of red. Here's why: https://t.co/JMQj1VTcSq pic.twitter.com/P2YklTybU4 — Trending News (@Trendings911) June 27, 2023 × Residents express mixed reactions to startling red waters Upon discovering the scarlet hue of the port, residents of Nago city took to social media to share their reactions. Some described the sight as "gruesome," while others likened it to something "venomous." The sudden change in colour raised concerns and sparked conversations among the locals, who were surprised by the unprecedented spectacle. Also read | Despite government's warning, Japanese men join Ukraine war Orion Breweries clarifies cause and takes responsibility Orion Breweries, the beer factory held responsible for the colour change, clarified that the port's transformation was due to a food colouring dye that had leaked into a nearby river. The dye had entered the river through rain gutters, resulting in the striking red appearance of the port's waters. The company emphasised that the dye posed no health risks to humans or the environment but acknowledged the impact it had on the residents of Nago city. Orion Breweries issued a formal apology, expressing regret for the "enormous trouble and worry" caused by the incident. Following the incident, Orion Breweries President Hajime Murano assured the public that the company would conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the leak. Nago city known for more than its crimson port Nago city is renowned for its pineapple farms and serves as a popular fishing destination. While the crimson port drew attention due to its striking colour, the region offers a diverse range of attractions beyond this recent incident. Also watch | Japanese men join Ukrainians battling Russian invasion | Japan's military hasn't fought since WW-II The area's picturesque landscapes and thriving agricultural practices contribute to its appeal among tourists and locals alike. Orion Breweries, the local beer factory involved in the incident, is recognised for its eponymous lager. The brewery's flagship beer is known for its mild taste and holds a special place in the tropical Okinawa region. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The Orion space capsule splashed down safely into the Pacific ocean on Sunday following a successful unmanned voyage around the Moon. This marked the completion of the Artemis 1 mission after a journey of 25 days.

NASA's Orion Capsule safely returns to earth after 25-days test flight

NASA's Orion spaceship on Monday (December 6) made a close pass of the Moon, using its gravity to 'slingshot' itself back towards Earth. This has marked the start of its return journey.

The uncrewed flight capsule was less than 80 miles 130 kilometres) from the surface of the Moon at its closest approach. It tested manoeuvres that will be used during later Artemis missions. These missions will mark return of humans to Earth's only satellite.

Communication with the capsule was interrupted for 30 minutes when it was behind the far side of the Moon -- an area more cratered than the near side and first seen by humans during the Apollo era, although they didn't land there.

The European Service Module, which powers the capsule, fired its main engine for over three minutes to put the gumdrop-shaped Orion on course for home.

"We couldn't be more pleased about how the spacecraft is performing," Debbie Korth, Orion Program deputy manager, said later.

As spectacular footage flashed on their screens once communication was restored, she told a news conference, "everybody in the room, we just kind of had to stop and pause, and just really look -- Wow, we're saying goodbye to the moon."

Last major manoeuvre of the mission took place on Monday.&nbsp;

NASA's Artemis-1 mission began when the mega Moon rocket SLS blasted off on November 16.&nbsp;

Orion will now make only slight course corrections until it splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on Sunday, December 11 at 9:40 am local time (1740 GMT). It will then be recovered and hoisted aboard a US Navy ship.

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NASA's Orion spaceship on Monday (December 6) made a close pass of the Moon, using its gravity to 'slingshot' itself back towards Earth. This has marked the start of its return journey.

NASA's Orion spaceship on Monday (December 6) made a close pass of the Moon, using its gravity to 'slingshot' itself back towards Earth. This has marked the start of its return journey. The uncrewed flight capsule was less than 80 miles 130 kilometres) from the surface of the Moon at its closest approach. It tested manoeuvres that will be used during later Artemis missions. These missions will mark return of humans to Earth's only satellite. Communication with the capsule was interrupted for 30 minutes when it was behind the far side of the Moon -- an area more cratered than the near side and first seen by humans during the Apollo era, although they didn't land there. The European Service Module, which powers the capsule, fired its main engine for over three minutes to put the gumdrop-shaped Orion on course for home. "We couldn't be more pleased about how the spacecraft is performing," Debbie Korth, Orion Program deputy manager, said later. As spectacular footage flashed on their screens once communication was restored, she told a news conference, "everybody in the room, we just kind of had to stop and pause, and just really look -- Wow, we're saying goodbye to the moon." Last major manoeuvre of the mission took place on Monday. NASA's Artemis-1 mission began when the mega Moon rocket SLS blasted off on November 16. Orion will now make only slight course corrections until it splashes down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego on Sunday, December 11 at 9:40 am local time (1740 GMT). It will then be recovered and hoisted aboard a US Navy ship. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

NASA's Orion spacecraft 'slingshots' around Moon on way back home

Orion spacecraft surpassed the distance record for a mission. Spacecraft carries humans into deep space at 270,000 miles. This record was previously set by Apollo 13 at 240,000 miles.

NASA's Orion spacecraft sets new milestone distance record

Humanity takes a step closer towards the moon. NASA's Orion spacecraft was placed in Lunar orbit on Friday as it nears its halfway marked of its test flight.

Orion spacecraft enters Lunar orbit, much-delayed moon mission proceeds succesfully

In a sign that NASA's much-delayed Moon mission was going smoothly, officials said that the Orion spacecraft was placed in lunar orbit on Friday (October 25). A little over a week after the spacecraft blasted off from Florida bound for the Moon, flight controllers "successfully performed a burn to insert Orion into a distant retrograde orbit," the US space agency said on its website.

In coming years, the spacecraft will take astronauts to the Moon. This will be NASA's return to Moon after its last Apollo mission in 1972.

This first test flight, without a crew on board, aims to ensure that the vehicle is safe.

"The orbit is distant in that Orion will fly about 40,000 miles above the Moon," NASA said.

Flight controllers will monitor key systems while the spacecraft is in lunar orbit. They will also perform checkouts in the&nbsp;environment of deep space&nbsp;

Orion will take about a week to complete half an orbit around the Moon. It&nbsp;will then exit the orbit for the return journey home, according to NASA.

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On Saturday, the ship is expected to go up to 40,000 miles beyond the Moon, a record for a habitable capsule. The current record is held by the Apollo 13 spacecraft at 248,655 miles (400,171 km) from Earth.

It will then begin the journey back to Earth, with a landing in the Pacific Ocean scheduled for December 11, after just over 25 days of flight.&nbsp;

The success of this mission will determine the future of the Artemis 2 mission, which will take astronauts around the Moon without landing, then Artemis 3, which will finally mark the return of humans to the lunar surface.&nbsp;Those missions are scheduled to take place in 2024 and 2025, respectively.&nbsp;

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In a sign that NASA's much-delayed Moon mission was going smoothly, officials said that the Orion spacecraft was placed in lunar orbit on Friday (October 25). A little over a week after the spacecraft blasted off from Florida bound for the Moon, flight controllers "successfully performed a burn to insert Orion into a distant retrograde orbit," the US space agency said on its website.

In a sign that NASA's much-delayed Moon mission was going smoothly, officials said that the Orion spacecraft was placed in lunar orbit on Friday (October 25). A little over a week after the spacecraft blasted off from Florida bound for the Moon, flight controllers "successfully performed a burn to insert Orion into a distant retrograde orbit," the US space agency said on its website. In coming years, the spacecraft will take astronauts to the Moon. This will be NASA's return to Moon after its last Apollo mission in 1972. This first test flight, without a crew on board, aims to ensure that the vehicle is safe. "The orbit is distant in that Orion will fly about 40,000 miles above the Moon," NASA said. Flight controllers will monitor key systems while the spacecraft is in lunar orbit. They will also perform checkouts in the environment of deep space Orion will take about a week to complete half an orbit around the Moon. It will then exit the orbit for the return journey home, according to NASA. Also Read | A close-up of the Moon: Artemis 1's Orion spacecraft captures closest images of the lunar body On Saturday, the ship is expected to go up to 40,000 miles beyond the Moon, a record for a habitable capsule. The current record is held by the Apollo 13 spacecraft at 248,655 miles (400,171 km) from Earth. It will then begin the journey back to Earth, with a landing in the Pacific Ocean scheduled for December 11, after just over 25 days of flight. The success of this mission will determine the future of the Artemis 2 mission, which will take astronauts around the Moon without landing, then Artemis 3, which will finally mark the return of humans to the lunar surface. Those missions are scheduled to take place in 2024 and 2025, respectively. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

NASA’s Orion spacecraft has entered lunar orbit, to return on December 11

NASA's Orion space capsule &nbsp;reached the Moon on Monday (November 21). Though it did not touch down on the surface of Earth's only satellite, it flew at an altitude of just 81 miles from the surface of the Moon. Orion whipped around the far side of the Moon which remains in dark always. This is the first time a space capsule has visited the Moon since NASA's Apollo program 50 years ago. Orion capsule represents a major milestone for NASA.

The close approach of 81 miles (130 km) occurred as the crew capsule and its three wired-up dummies were on the far side of the moon. Because of a half-hour communication blackout, flight controllers in Houston did not know if the critical engine firing went well until the capsule emerged from behind the moon, 232,000 miles (370,000 km) from Earth.

Capsule's cameras clicked picture of Earth.

"Our pale blue dot and its 8 billion human inhabitants now coming into view," said Mission Control commentator Sandra Jones.

The capsule accelerated well beyond 5,000 mph (8,000 kph) as it regained radio contact, NASA said. Less than an hour later, Orion soared above Tranquility Base, where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on July 20, 1969.

"This is one of those days that you've been thinking about and talking about for a long, long time," flight director Zeb Scoville said.

Orion needed to slingshot around the moon to pick up enough speed to enter the sweeping, lopsided lunar orbit. Flight controllers evaluated the data pouring back, to determine if the engine firing went as planned. Another firing will place the capsule in that elongated orbit Friday.

This coming weekend, Orion will shatter NASA's distance record for a spacecraft designed for astronauts ? nearly 250,000 miles (400,000 km) from Earth, set by Apollo 13 in 1970. And it will keep going, reaching a maximum distance from Earth next Monday at nearly 270,000 miles (433,000 km).

Orion capsule has been slated to spend nearly a week in lunar orbit. It will splash down in the Pacific Ocean on December 11.

Orion has no lunar lander; a touchdown won't come until NASA astronauts attempt a lunar landing in 2025 with SpaceX's Starship. Before then, astronauts will strap into Orion for a ride around the moon as early as 2024.

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NASA's Orion space capsule reached the Moon on Monday (November 21). Though it did not touch down on the surface of Earth's only satellite, it flew at an altitude of just 81 miles from the surface of the Moon.

NASA's Orion space capsule reached the Moon on Monday (November 21). Though it did not touch down on the surface of Earth's only satellite, it flew at an altitude of just 81 miles from the surface of the Moon. Orion whipped around the far side of the Moon which remains in dark always. This is the first time a space capsule has visited the Moon since NASA's Apollo program 50 years ago. Orion capsule represents a major milestone for NASA. The close approach of 81 miles (130 km) occurred as the crew capsule and its three wired-up dummies were on the far side of the moon. Because of a half-hour communication blackout, flight controllers in Houston did not know if the critical engine firing went well until the capsule emerged from behind the moon, 232,000 miles (370,000 km) from Earth. Capsule's cameras clicked picture of Earth. "Our pale blue dot and its 8 billion human inhabitants now coming into view," said Mission Control commentator Sandra Jones. The capsule accelerated well beyond 5,000 mph (8,000 kph) as it regained radio contact, NASA said. Less than an hour later, Orion soared above Tranquility Base, where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on July 20, 1969. "This is one of those days that you've been thinking about and talking about for a long, long time," flight director Zeb Scoville said. Orion needed to slingshot around the moon to pick up enough speed to enter the sweeping, lopsided lunar orbit. Flight controllers evaluated the data pouring back, to determine if the engine firing went as planned. Another firing will place the capsule in that elongated orbit Friday. This coming weekend, Orion will shatter NASA's distance record for a spacecraft designed for astronauts ? nearly 250,000 miles (400,000 km) from Earth, set by Apollo 13 in 1970. And it will keep going, reaching a maximum distance from Earth next Monday at nearly 270,000 miles (433,000 km). Orion capsule has been slated to spend nearly a week in lunar orbit. It will splash down in the Pacific Ocean on December 11. Orion has no lunar lander; a touchdown won't come until NASA astronauts attempt a lunar landing in 2025 with SpaceX's Starship. Before then, astronauts will strap into Orion for a ride around the moon as early as 2024. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

NASA Orion capsule makes closest approach to Moon

After several failed attempts, NASA has finally launched the spacecraft Orion from Florida. Artemis marks NASA's new historic leap. Watch this report.

Artemis marks NASA's new historic leap as spacecraft Orion takes off from Florida

NASA’s new moon rocket will make its debut next week in a risky test flight before astronauts reach the lunar surface.

The 322-foot rocket will attempt to launch an empty crew capsule into lunar orbit, fifty years after NASA’s renowned Apollo moon shots.

However, the six-week plan is dangerous. The space agency still hopes to put two people on the lunar surface by the end of the year 2025, but if things go as per plan, astronauts could strap in as early as 2024 for a trip around the moon.

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NASA administrator Bill Nelson said that if things go wrong for the Artemis programme, spiralling expenses and lengthy intervals between missions will make it difficult for the agency to make a comeback.

Compared to the Saturn V rockets that launched 24 Apollo astronauts to the moon 50 years ago, the new rocket is shorter and leaner, but with 4 million kilogrammes of thrust, it is more powerful.

The new rocket, in contrast to the Saturn V’s sleek design, includes two strap-on boosters.

The rocket’s core stage will continue to fire before detaching and fragmenting when it crashes into the Pacific. A higher stage will launch the Orion spacecraft towards the moon in the two hours following lift-off.

The boosters won’t be recovered from the Atlantic for reuse; instead, they will peel away after two minutes, much as the shuttle boosters did. The core stage will continue to fire before detaching and fragmenting when it crashes into the Pacific.

A higher stage will launch the Orion spacecraft towards the moon two hours following lift-off.

The 386,000 km journey to the moon will take about a week. The capsule will enter a distant orbit with a far point of 61,000 kilometres, whizzing narrowly around the moon, reported AP.

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The only drawback is that before travelling to the moon, the starship will need to refuel at a fuel station in Earth's orbit.

By 2024, a second test flight will transport four humans around the moon and back.

NASA plans to launch four more around a year later, with two of them landing at the lunar south pole. Like NASA’s Apollo spacecraft, Orion lacks a built-in lunar lander, so the space agency worked with SpaceX to supply its Starship spaceship for the first Artemis moon landing.

Musk plans to launch a starship around Earth on SpaceX’s Super Heavy Booster.

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NASA’s new moon rocket will make its debut next week in a risky test flight before astronauts reach the lunar surface. The 322-foot rocket will attempt to launch an empty crew capsule into lunar orbit, fifty years after NASA’s renowned Apollo moon shots.

NASA’s new moon rocket will make its debut next week in a risky test flight before astronauts reach the lunar surface. The 322-foot rocket will attempt to launch an empty crew capsule into lunar orbit, fifty years after NASA’s renowned Apollo moon shots. However, the six-week plan is dangerous. The space agency still hopes to put two people on the lunar surface by the end of the year 2025, but if things go as per plan, astronauts could strap in as early as 2024 for a trip around the moon. Also read | Watch: 45 years in space, NASA’s Voyager 2 continues its interstellar journey NASA administrator Bill Nelson said that if things go wrong for the Artemis programme, spiralling expenses and lengthy intervals between missions will make it difficult for the agency to make a comeback. Compared to the Saturn V rockets that launched 24 Apollo astronauts to the moon 50 years ago, the new rocket is shorter and leaner, but with 4 million kilogrammes of thrust, it is more powerful. The new rocket, in contrast to the Saturn V’s sleek design, includes two strap-on boosters. The rocket’s core stage will continue to fire before detaching and fragmenting when it crashes into the Pacific. A higher stage will launch the Orion spacecraft towards the moon in the two hours following lift-off. The boosters won’t be recovered from the Atlantic for reuse; instead, they will peel away after two minutes, much as the shuttle boosters did. The core stage will continue to fire before detaching and fragmenting when it crashes into the Pacific. A higher stage will launch the Orion spacecraft towards the moon two hours following lift-off. The 386,000 km journey to the moon will take about a week. The capsule will enter a distant orbit with a far point of 61,000 kilometres, whizzing narrowly around the moon, reported AP. Also read | NASA's Artemis moon mission gets green signal for August 29 launch The only drawback is that before travelling to the moon, the starship will need to refuel at a fuel station in Earth's orbit. By 2024, a second test flight will transport four humans around the moon and back. NASA plans to launch four more around a year later, with two of them landing at the lunar south pole. Like NASA’s Apollo spacecraft, Orion lacks a built-in lunar lander, so the space agency worked with SpaceX to supply its Starship spaceship for the first Artemis moon landing. Musk plans to launch a starship around Earth on SpaceX’s Super Heavy Booster. (With inputs from agenices)

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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is collecting names to be put on a flash drive that will fly aboard Artemis I.

Artemis I will be the first uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft.&nbsp;

The flight paves the way toward landing the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon.

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''It's free to add your name to the flash drive,'' said NASA spokesperson Kathryn Hambleton.

"We hope this is a way to get people excited and to bring them along and inspire the next generation, the Artemis generation," Hambleton said.

Since opening the submissions earlier this month, NASA has already received over one million names, according to Hambleton.

"We're hoping to keep up this momentum of just a little over a week ago ... to gather many more names and generate more excitement from people around the globe that are going to ride along virtually," she said.

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The US space agency is shooting for a date in May or June. All eyes will be on the historic Launch Complex 39B when Orion and the Space Launch System (SLS) lift off for the first time from NASA's modernized Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.&nbsp;

The 30-foot-tall, cone-shaped piece of hardware connects the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s upper and lower propulsion stages. The adapter also houses the RL10 engine that powers the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage that will send Orion on a precise trajectory to the Moon.

Artemis I will be the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence at the Moon for decades to come.

NASA plans to build lunar habitats and use lessons learned there for forward missions to Mars in the 2030s.&nbsp;

Observers are encouraged that the program launched by former President Donald Trump has continued under Joe Biden, even if he hasn't been as vocal in his support.

(With inputs from agencies)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is collecting names to be put on a flash drive that will fly aboard Artemis I. Artemis I will be the first uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is collecting names to be put on a flash drive that will fly aboard Artemis I. Artemis I will be the first uncrewed flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft. The flight paves the way toward landing the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon. Also read | NASA finally decides to open Moon sample sealed since 1972 ''It's free to add your name to the flash drive,'' said NASA spokesperson Kathryn Hambleton. "We hope this is a way to get people excited and to bring them along and inspire the next generation, the Artemis generation," Hambleton said. Since opening the submissions earlier this month, NASA has already received over one million names, according to Hambleton. "We're hoping to keep up this momentum of just a little over a week ago ... to gather many more names and generate more excitement from people around the globe that are going to ride along virtually," she said. Also see | Why has space business has become the final profitable frontier? The US space agency is shooting for a date in May or June. All eyes will be on the historic Launch Complex 39B when Orion and the Space Launch System (SLS) lift off for the first time from NASA's modernized Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. The 30-foot-tall, cone-shaped piece of hardware connects the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s upper and lower propulsion stages. The adapter also houses the RL10 engine that powers the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage that will send Orion on a precise trajectory to the Moon. Artemis I will be the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence at the Moon for decades to come. NASA plans to build lunar habitats and use lessons learned there for forward missions to Mars in the 2030s. Observers are encouraged that the program launched by former President Donald Trump has continued under Joe Biden, even if he hasn't been as vocal in his support. (With inputs from agencies)

NASA is collecting names to send into space aboard Orion capsule to the Moon

We all have days when we are so bored of life we find excuses to evade tasks that give us a (literal and metaphorical) headache. Our creativity is at its best to churn up reasons to dodge whatever it is that's coming our way. When we are young, these are called tantrums. When we are adults, its called 'Nope, bye'.

It appears stars throw 'tantrums' too. But unlike their mortal counterparts here on Earth, these tantrums cause something very spectacular in space.

So one such thing has been captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. This 'tantrum' is an energetic outburst from a star. Why is it being termed 'tantrum'? Well the star is very young. Just imagine an annoying, loudmouth of a kid in a movie hall and you'll get the drift. His outbursts are hard to ignore during your ruined movie date.

Talking about science again, the star in question is being formed in Orion Nebula. The outburst from this extremely young star consists of incandescent jet&nbsp;of gas travelling at supersonic speed through space. This jet collides with star-forming material like dust around the young star and makes it glow. This visual spectacle gives rise to what are called Herbig-Haro objects.

Herbig-Haro object formed by jets from this star has been termed HH34. It was studied by Hubble telescope extensively from 1994-2007 and the space telescope continues to make these observations.&nbsp;

We all have days when we are so bored of life we find excuses to evade tasks that give us a (literal and metaphorical) headache. Our creativity is at its best to churn up reasons to dodge whatever it is that's coming our way.

We all have days when we are so bored of life we find excuses to evade tasks that give us a (literal and metaphorical) headache. Our creativity is at its best to churn up reasons to dodge whatever it is that's coming our way. When we are young, these are called tantrums. When we are adults, its called 'Nope, bye'. It appears stars throw 'tantrums' too. But unlike their mortal counterparts here on Earth, these tantrums cause something very spectacular in space. So one such thing has been captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. This 'tantrum' is an energetic outburst from a star. Why is it being termed 'tantrum'? Well the star is very young. Just imagine an annoying, loudmouth of a kid in a movie hall and you'll get the drift. His outbursts are hard to ignore during your ruined movie date. Talking about science again, the star in question is being formed in Orion Nebula. The outburst from this extremely young star consists of incandescent jet of gas travelling at supersonic speed through space. This jet collides with star-forming material like dust around the young star and makes it glow. This visual spectacle gives rise to what are called Herbig-Haro objects. Herbig-Haro object formed by jets from this star has been termed HH34. It was studied by Hubble telescope extensively from 1994-2007 and the space telescope continues to make these observations.

This young star is throwing 'tantrums', here is what it means

NASA began water drop tests on its Orion spacecraft that has been selected as a space vehicle for its ambitious Artemis space missions. The tests began at Langley Research Center's Landing and Impact Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia

Engineers began carrying out tests that will yield vital data that will give more idea about what astronauts will go through when they return to Earth after a space mission.

The tests began earlier this week.&nbsp;

"The @NASA_Orion spacecraft is making a big splash! Engineers at @NASA_Langley began a series of four water impact drop tests to better understand what Orion &amp; its crew may experience when they land in the Pacific Ocean after #Artemis missions to the Moon," tweeted Kathy Lueder, head of NASA's human spaceflight program

These tests may appear to be unimportant to a casual eye but in reality, they are absolutely necessary to ensure safety of the astronauts during 'reentry', the part of the space mission when space capsule with astronauts onboard attempts to land on Earth in oceans. The slightest miscalculation during the re-entry has the potential for the space capsule to explode, instantly killing the astronauts.

NASA suffered such a situation in which astronaut Kalpana Chawla was killed along with her crewmates in the year 2000.

About Orion spacecraft

Orion spacecraft is built to take humans "farther than they've ever gone before", says NASA. Orion spacecraft has been chosen to be a space capsule in Artemis missions, which will see first woman landing on the Moon and humans setting foot on Mars.

NASA began water drop tests on its Orion spacecraft that has been selected as a space vehicle for its ambitious Artemis space missions. The tests began at Langley Research Center's Landing and Impact Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia Engineers began carrying out tests that will yield vital data that will give more idea about what astronauts will go through when they return to Earth after a space mission.

NASA began water drop tests on its Orion spacecraft that has been selected as a space vehicle for its ambitious Artemis space missions. The tests began at Langley Research Center's Landing and Impact Research Facility in Hampton, Virginia Engineers began carrying out tests that will yield vital data that will give more idea about what astronauts will go through when they return to Earth after a space mission. The tests began earlier this week. "The @NASA_Orion spacecraft is making a big splash! Engineers at @NASA_Langley began a series of four water impact drop tests to better understand what Orion & its crew may experience when they land in the Pacific Ocean after #Artemis missions to the Moon," tweeted Kathy Lueder, head of NASA's human spaceflight program These tests may appear to be unimportant to a casual eye but in reality, they are absolutely necessary to ensure safety of the astronauts during 'reentry', the part of the space mission when space capsule with astronauts onboard attempts to land on Earth in oceans. The slightest miscalculation during the re-entry has the potential for the space capsule to explode, instantly killing the astronauts. NASA suffered such a situation in which astronaut Kalpana Chawla was killed along with her crewmates in the year 2000. About Orion spacecraft Orion spacecraft is built to take humans "farther than they've ever gone before", says NASA. Orion spacecraft has been chosen to be a space capsule in Artemis missions, which will see first woman landing on the Moon and humans setting foot on Mars.

NASA begins water drop tests on Orion spacecraft

The US space agency said Friday it is considering putting astronauts on an upcoming test flight of the deep space capsule Orion as it aims to orbit the Moon.

Orion is being built with an eye to one day ferrying astronauts to Earth&#39;s neighbouring planet, Mars, perhaps by the 2030s.

Until now, the Orion test flight known as Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) was scheduled for 2018 and was expected to be unmanned.

But NASA&#39;s acting administrator Robert Lightfoot asked on February 15 for the space agency to study the feasibility of putting people on board, and the findings of that study are expected in the coming months.

&quot;Our priority is to ensure the safe and effective execution of all our planned exploration missions with the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket,&quot; said Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for NASA&#39;s human exploration and operations mission directorate.

The capsule will be propelled to space atop a rocket called the Space Launch System (SLS), which is currently being developed. NASA has described it as the &quot;most powerful rocket in the world.&quot;

Orion will &quot;fly farther than any spacecraft built for humans has ever flown,&quot; NASA added.

The space capsule also aims to &quot;stay in space longer than any ship for astronauts has done without docking to a space station and return home faster and hotter than ever before.&quot;

The study is evaluating the pros and cons of adding two crew members, and could possibly delay the EM-1 mission until mid-2019.

The current plan is to send astronauts on Orion&#39;s second flight, EM-2, an eight-day mission in 2021. &nbsp;

(AFP)

The deep space capsule Orion will one day take astronauts to Mars

The US space agency said Friday it is considering putting astronauts on an upcoming test flight of the deep space capsule Orion as it aims to orbit the Moon. Orion is being built with an eye to one day ferrying astronauts to Earth's neighbouring planet, Mars, perhaps by the 2030s. Until now, the Orion test flight known as Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) was scheduled for 2018 and was expected to be unmanned. But NASA's acting administrator Robert Lightfoot asked on February 15 for the space agency to study the feasibility of putting people on board, and the findings of that study are expected in the coming months. "Our priority is to ensure the safe and effective execution of all our planned exploration missions with the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket," said Bill Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for NASA's human exploration and operations mission directorate. The capsule will be propelled to space atop a rocket called the Space Launch System (SLS), which is currently being developed. NASA has described it as the "most powerful rocket in the world." Orion will "fly farther than any spacecraft built for humans has ever flown," NASA added. The space capsule also aims to "stay in space longer than any ship for astronauts has done without docking to a space station and return home faster and hotter than ever before." The study is evaluating the pros and cons of adding two crew members, and could possibly delay the EM-1 mission until mid-2019. The current plan is to send astronauts on Orion's second flight, EM-2, an eight-day mission in 2021. (AFP)

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