Testing the path to Mars with an uncrewed flight around the Moon
Before astronauts return to deep space, NASA is testing its systems with the uncrewed Artemis I mission. This video explains how the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are preparing for future crewed flights and the eventual goal of human exploration on Mars.
The Artemis I mission serves as a critical systems check for the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft. By sending the uncrewed craft on a trajectory around the Moon and back to Earth, NASA aims to validate the vehicle's performance and safety protocols.
This flight is a foundational step for the Artemis II mission, which will carry a human crew. Ultimately, these missions are designed to advance the agency's long-term objective of sending the first astronauts to Mars.
Source: NASA’s Artemis I 'Passengers'
