WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NASA is concentrating on Monday, Nov. 14, for the launch of the Artemis I Moon mission throughout a 69-minute launch window that opens at 12:07 a.m. EST. The launch countdown will start Saturday, Nov. 12, at 12:27 a.m.
Artemis I is the primary built-in flight take a look at of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, an uncrewed Orion spacecraft, and the bottom techniques on the company’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida that may pave the way in which for a crewed take a look at flight and future human lunar exploration as a part of Artemis.
Credits: NASA/Joel Kowsky
The SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft arrived Friday, Nov. 4 at about 8:30 a.m.
Live protection of briefings and occasions will air on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the company’s web site at:
Engineers beforehand rolled the rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) Sept. 26 forward of Hurricane Ian and after waving off two earlier launch makes an attempt Aug. 29 because of a faulty temperature sensor, and Sept. 4 because of a liquid hydrogen leak at an interface between the rocket and cellular launcher. Prior to rolling again to the VAB, groups efficiently repaired the leak and demonstrated up to date tanking procedures. While within the VAB, groups carried out normal upkeep to restore minor harm to the froth and cork on the thermal safety system and recharge or change batteries all through the system.
A restricted variety of seats contained in the auditorium will probably be accessible throughout briefings to beforehand credentialed on-site journalists on a first-come, first-served foundation. The deadline has handed for media accreditation for in-person protection of this launch.
To take part by phone, media should RSVP no later than two hours earlier than the beginning of every briefing to: [email protected].
Media and members of the general public may ask questions on social media utilizing #Artemis. Audio solely of the briefings will probably be carried on the NASA “V” circuits, which can be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240 or -7135.
NASA’s media accreditation policy for digital and on-site actions is offered on-line. More details about media accreditation at Kennedy is offered by emailing: [email protected].
Full launch protection is as follows. All occasions are Eastern, all occasions will air reside on NASA TV, and the knowledge is topic to vary. Follow NASA’s Artemis blog for updates.
Friday, Nov. 11
7 p.m.: NASA will maintain a prelaunch media briefing following a mission administration staff assembly with the next contributors:
- Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission supervisor, NASA Headquarters
- Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, Kennedy
- Emily Nelson, chief flight director, NASA Johnson
- Melody Lovin, climate officer, U.S. Space Launch Delta 45
Saturday, Nov. 12
12 p.m.: NASA will maintain a prelaunch media briefing on the standing of the countdown with the next contributors:
- Jeremy Parsons, Exploration Ground Systems Program deputy supervisor, NASA Kennedy
- Melody Lovin, climate officer, U.S. Space Launch Delta 45
Sunday, Nov. 13
2:30 p.m.: Coverage of tanking operations to load propellant into the SLS rocket begins, together with views of the rocket and Launch Control Center and audio from a commentator.
9:30 p.m.: Coverage of launch begins in English. Coverage will proceed by way of translunar injection and spacecraft separation, setting Orion on its path to the Moon.
11 p.m.: Coverage of launch begins in Spanish on NASA’s Spanish-language YouTube account and can proceed roughly quarter-hour after liftoff. Mission protection updates will probably be posted on the NASA en español social media channels.
3 a.m.: Coverage of the postlaunch information convention will comply with roughly one hour after the reside launch broadcast ends. Coverage begin time is topic to vary, primarily based on the precise liftoff time. The postlaunch information convention will embrace the next contributors:
- Bill Nelson, NASA administrator
- Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission supervisor, NASA Headquarters
- Mike Bolger, Exploration Ground Systems Program supervisor, Kennedy
- John Honeycutt, Space Launch System Program supervisor, Marshall
- Howard Hu, Orion Program supervisor, NASA’s Johnson Space Center
- Emily Nelson, chief flight director, Johnson
7:30 a.m.: Coverage of Orion’s first outbound trajectory burn on the way in which to the Moon. Coverage begin time is topic to vary, primarily based on the precise liftoff time.
8:50 a.m.: Coverage of first Earth views from Orion throughout outbound coast to the Moon.
NASA Television protection of further occasions all through the mission is available online.
NASA Launch Coverage in English
Briefings and launch protection will probably be accessible on the NASA website. Coverage will embrace reside streaming and weblog updates. On-demand video recordings and photographs of the launch will probably be accessible shortly after liftoff. Follow countdown protection on NASA’s Artemis weblog at:
https://blogs.nasa.gov/artemis
Live NASA TV protection resulting in launch will start with commentary of tanking operations at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, adopted by launch protection starting at 9:30 p.m. Launch protection will stream on the NASA website, in addition to Facebook, Twitch, NASA YouTube, and in 4k on NASA’s UHD channel. For NASA TV downlink data, schedules, and hyperlinks to streaming video, go to:
On launch day, a “tech feed” will probably be carried on the NASA TV media channel that includes views of the rocket and audio from a commentator within the Launch Control Center all through and a single channel of mission audio starting quarter-hour earlier than launch.
Countdown actions with audio of the launch management commentator will probably be accessible beginning at 2:30 p.m. by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240 or –7135; listeners will hear a single channel of mission audio starting quarter-hour earlier than launch. Full audio from the launch broadcast will start at 9:30 p.m. and will probably be accessible by dialing 256-715-9946 with passcode 913 471 506#.
Launch additionally will probably be accessible on native novice VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz and UHF radio frequency 444.925 MHz, FM mode, heard inside Brevard County on the Space Coast.
NASA Launch Coverage in Spanish
NASA’s broadcast of the launch in Spanish will embrace interviews with Hispanic members of the mission and reside commentary.
The present, which is able to start at 11 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13, will probably be accessible on NASA en español’s YouTube account, and can proceed roughly quarter-hour after liftoff. Mission protection will then comply with on the NASA en español social media channels.
Media and academic establishments inquisitive about sharing the stream of the present can contact María José Viñas at: [email protected].
Attend Launch Virtually
Members of the general public can register to attend the launch virtually. NASA’s digital visitor program for the mission contains curated launch sources, notifications about associated alternatives or adjustments, and a stamp for the NASA digital visitor passport following a profitable launch.
Watch and Engage on Social Media
Stay related with the mission and let folks know you might be following the launch on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram with #Artemis. Follow and tag these accounts:
The public can monitor the Artemis I mission because it occurs utilizing to Artemis Real-time Orbit Website, which is able to present details about the place Orion is in relation to the Earth and the Moon. Individuals additionally also can download a digital boarding go to commemorate the historic flight.
Through Artemis missions, NASA will land the primary girl and the primary individual of coloration on the Moon, paving the way in which for a long-term lunar exploration and serving as a steppingstone to ship astronauts to Mars.
For extra details about the Artemis I mission, go to:
https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis-i
Para obtener información sobre cobertura en español en el Centro Espacial Kennedy o si desea solicitar entrevistas en español, comuníquese con Antonia Jaramillo at: [email protected] or 321-501-8425.
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