Back to the Moon, Sailing in a Vacuum

[JamesG161]

Artemis , twin sister to Apollo and Goddess of the Moon, is about to begin the trip back to the Moon.
Although the first launch was delayed today. It will happen soon.

The launch system was tested near me.

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First test of the unmanned orbiter, will be first step.
Jim...

 

[JamesG161]

Aborted from Hydrogen leak

 

[kappykaplan]

We'll get it! Very exciting, this.

 

[Leeward Rail]

Is it just me that would almost be willing to take the place of one of the test dummies ?

Edit: likely my only chance to get to orbit the moon. Roll the dice and hope the engineers did a good job.

 

[rgranger]

I'd do it. Every one dies. Most live unexeptional lives before they do.

 

[JamesG161]

NASA has changed all the Seals associated with the Hydrogen leak that scrubbed this launch.

The new Seals are being tested now.

The next Launch windows are...

• Sept 23: Two-hour launch window opens at 6:47 a.m. EDT; landing on Oct. 18
• Sept. 27: 70-minute launch window opens at 11:37 a.m.; landing on Nov. 5

CAPSTONE is another un-manned Moon Orbiter that is proving Gravitational Dynamics in a special designed Moon Orbit. Going from Earth to Moon using NO fuel.

Jim...

 

[Leeward Rail]

Same seals used on the shuttle tank?

 

[justsomeguy]

Seals

Why'd you capitalize the word?

 

[rgranger]

Reminds me of the penquin with car trouble...

 

[Tedd]

Reminds me of the penquin with car trouble...

You mean the one who got an ice cream cone while he waited for his car to get fixed?

 

[rgranger]

You mean the one who got an ice cream cone while he waited for his car to get fixed?

 

[JamesG161]

The new launch target date is...

Sept. 27: 70-minute launch window opens at 11:37 a.m.; landing on Nov. 5

The Mission...

Jim...

 

[Davidasailor26]

That launch window doesn’t look great

Even if the forecast holds the storm south until after the launch window, given the likelihood of a scrub I would think NASA would be apprehensive about having the vehicle out while the storm is approaching. https://www.space.com/artemis-1-moon-rocket-september-27-launch-weather says the vehicle can stay on the pad in winds up to 74 knots, or roll back through winds of 40 knots.

I see NASA now lists the date as “under review” at NASA Launch Schedule

 

[JamesG161]

The new launch target date is...

Monday, Nov. 14 at 12:07 a.m. EST

Hurricane Ian killed the last opportunity.

Jim...

 

[JamesG161]

Topical Storm Nicole delays the launch date until

Wednesday, Nov. 16

pending safe conditions for employees to return to work, as well as inspections after the storm has passed.

The SLS rocket is designed to withstand 85 mph (74.4 knot) winds at the 60-foot level with structural margin.

Jim...

 

[JamesG161]

Countdown to launch started today!!

The two-hour window for launch opens at 1:04 a.m. EST Wednesday. The countdown clock will begin at 1:54 a.m. Monday.

Jim...

 

[shemandr]

It might be worth a day trip up there. The question is if there's a launch? Viewing from the Ft. Pierce park might be good enough. Or maybe Vero Beach?
Gotta look at the weather. I heard on the radio that there is a mild cold front approaching which could kick off some showers.

 

[JamesG161]

This is the best Forecast for Wednesday.

Winds


Cloud cover


But remember the view will be memorable, when the Rockets are above the Sparse Clouds.

Jim...

 

[Rick Webb]

Road trip!!

Unfortunately, we are headed the other way. To west Texas for some turkey with our daughter.

 

[JamesG161]

Since lift off is expected to be at 1:04 AM, EST.

It should be spectacular at night, but for others...
_____
8:30 a.m.: NASA TV commentary coverage of Orion’s first outbound trajectory burn on the way to the Moon. Coverage start time is subject to change, based on the exact liftoff time.

10 a.m.: NASA TV commentary coverage of first Earth views from Orion during outbound coast to the Moon.

NASA Television coverage of additional events throughout the mission.

| NASA

It should be exciting.

Jim...

PS: This mission is shown in my Post #12 above.