China’s program is centrally directed and tightly controlled by the state, while the U.S. approach is intentionally open and designed so partners can operate within a shared framework.

Artemis II is preparing for launch from the Kennedy Space Center, where the rocket will carry the Orion spacecraft for a second time, this time with a crew on its journey to the moon.

The first Artemis moonshot with a crew is now targeted for no earlier than Feb. 8, two days later than planned.

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Artemis II is slated to launch no earlier than Feb.6. ・Intuitive will track the radio waves emitted by the Orion spacecraft during the 10-day journey to gauge its real-time position and velocity. ・There are no funds involved in the collaboration.

Time to suit up!

NASA has announced it will fuel the Artemis II rocket as part of a simulated launch that will take place as early as Saturday (Jan. 31).

It’s been 54 years since the last Apollo mission, and since then, humans have not ventured beyond low-Earth orbit. But that’s all about to change with next week’s launch of the Artemis II mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.