Updates Artemis II

[bobiscuter]

First question (from an experienced journalist): when will the atronauts have a meal, and is anyone on the ground tracking what they will eat during the mission?

I do wonder if they can just sneak a brownie here and there and would NASA even care

 

[GLS]

Main broadcast:

Live views:

As bandwidth allows, this stream will feature live views from Artemis II's Orion spacecraft, without commentary, as it makes its journey around the Moon. This stream will begin as Artemis II begins its ascent into space and will conclude shortly before Orion splashes down into the Pacific Ocean.Viewers will see a blue screen if there is a loss of signal, or if the bandwidth is needed for mission activities. Viewers may see what appears to be a black screen when the vehicle is in darkness.

 

[GLS]

The last ICPS burn went well and they are now in the High-Earth-Orbit phase. Proximity operations coming up.
The toilet fan (for liquid suction) is jammed...

 

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Ascent PFD in the MCC

 

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MCC clocks showing ICPS sep in 39 minutes

 

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ICPS separation!

 

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Looking back at the ICPS, with the Moon in view

 

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Crew reporting that thrusters have a slight rumbling sound, versus a popping sound in the Soyuz and Dragon.

 

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30m way

 

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They can't see out the window when "sitting" in front of the console
Closing to 10m

 

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Closing to 10m

 

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ICPS turned, and they are now aiming at a side target

 

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Proximity operations complete! Separation burn coming up.

 

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NASA photo album of the launch: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasahqphoto/albums/72177720331487648/

https://flic.kr/p/2s5kibE

https://flic.kr/p/2s5ekqd

https://flic.kr/p/2s5iK24

https://flic.kr/p/2s5dSNf

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039510057738449380

 

[Fabri91]

Crew reporting that thrusters have a slight rumbling sound, versus a popping sound in the Soyuz and Dragon.

It is the first manned flight to employ R-4D thrusters since Apollo, I think.

 

[jarmonik]

The crew is preparing to get some sleep. I'll appreciate a lot if some-one can sleep under those conditions. The excitement and stress would mess up my head and I would be getting any sleep. But I guess that these guys are so experienced that this mission is not much more than a busy day on ISS.

 

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https://twitter.com/x/status/2039531531199562105

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039508620941955142

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039551609106010519

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039523638743794039

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039559834857574541

 

[Fabri91]

A screenshot of the 24/7 livestream from a few minutes ago:

 

[dennis.krenz]

Any news about the toilet fan malfunction?

 

[Ajaja]

A screenshot of the 24/7 livestream from a few minutes ago:

Looks just right