For the first time in more than half a century, NASA plans to send a crew into space for a flight around the Moon. The launch is expected to take place in just three weeks, as reported by Kazinform, citing NBC News.
The Space Launch System rocket with the Orion capsule, which stands 98 meters tall, has been moved to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This is an important step in the system verification process necessary for launching four astronauts into lunar orbit.
NASA has scheduled a series of tests and dress rehearsals as part of the preparations for the Artemis II mission, which will be the first flight to the Moon. If the tests are successful, the exact launch date will be announced. Preliminary data suggests the flight could take place between February 6 and 11, with dates in March and April also being considered.
Returning humans to the Moon has become an important goal for the administration of President Donald Trump, especially in light of the new space race between the United States and China. Chinese officials have stated their intention to send their astronauts to the Moon by 2030.
