After 25 days in space, Orion is about to complete the first phase of its mission to the Moon. The Artemis 1 mission will end when the NASA spacecraft lands in the Pacific Ocean near Guadalupe Island, 240 kilometers off the coast of Baja California.
The landing of the Orion spacecraft is revealed
Orion, which is preparing to return to Earth after taking a tour around the Moon, is planned to land at around 20:40 Turkish time. The NASA live broadcast, which started at 19.00, will reveal the Orion spacecraft’s entry into the atmosphere and then the authorities’ arrival at the capsule.
shiftdelete.netIt is stated that NASA specifically chose this point for the landing of the Orion spacecraft. In this way, it will be ensured that no human, aircraft or ship is harmed during the landing. Orion and the European Service Module will separate just before the spacecraft enters the atmosphere.
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The entry to the atmosphere will be custom-tuned to ensure that the spacecraft can accurately reach the designated landing site. Orion, which will approach the upper part of the atmosphere, will then re-enter the atmosphere. After re-entering the atmosphere, Orion’s speed will decrease to 525 km/h. With the 11 parachutes to be opened later, the fall speed of the spacecraft is planned to decrease to 32 km/s.
After failed attempts, the Artemis 1 mission was launched on November 15, heralding the first manned mission to the Moon in over 50 years. During its flight, Orion approached about 120 kilometers from the lunar surface, then passed to the other side of our satellite and transmitted important information to scientists.
Orion, which reduces fuel consumption by moving in the orbit of the Moon, also enabled some systems to be tested. Orion shared many breathtaking photos with us during his trip. Leaving orbit of the Moon on December 6, Orion finally returns to Earth.
With the return of the Orion spacecraft to Earth, the first phase of the Moon mission will be completed. So what do you think about NASA’s Moon mission? You can share your views with us in the comments section.