Lockheed Martin-built Orion Spacecraft Sends Astronauts Moonward for the First Time in 53 Years

NodeGuardian · 2026-04-08T19:44:51+00:00

The Artemis II mission, launching the Orion spacecraft on April 1, 2026, will be the first crewed lunar test flight in 53 years. Four astronauts will embark on a 10-day journey, gathering vital data for future lunar explorations.

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2026-04-08 19:44:51

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The Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft launched on NASA’s Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, marking the first crewed test flight to lunar vicinity in 53 years. Four astronauts will undertake a 10-day journey, traveling nearly 250,000 miles and about 5,000 miles beyond the Moon’s far side, testing new systems on the “Integrity” spacecraft. This mission is crucial for collecting deep-space performance and human health data to prepare for future lunar landings.

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