Artemis 1 Moon Mission

[Graeme]

The Launch window opens at 06:00 UTC tomorrow:

https://spaceflightnow.com/2022/11/15/a ... us-center/

[LineLaline]

Oooh yes, true! Must watch if at all possible

[Graeme]

Official NASA Live Feed:

https://www.nasa.gov/nasalive

[Graeme]

11/16/2022 07:48

T+plus 53 minutes, 30 seconds. The upper stage has completed the perigee raise maneuver, and Orion is in a safe orbit around Earth. The trans-lunar injection burn is expected to begin in about 36 minutes.

[ChrisGreaves]

The Launch window opens at 06:00 UTC tomorrow:
https://spaceflightnow.com/2022/11/15/a ... us-center/

Thanks for the link, Graeme, but how i wish that the announcers spoke English.
Around about one minute into the flight I heard, yet again, " ... Max-Q, the greatest period of pressure ..."
At least three of my high school teachers must be rolling in their graves ...
Cheers, Chris

[Graeme]

I'm sure you've found this already, but:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_q

My favorite space launch esoteric acronym is one is MECO!

[ChrisGreaves]

I'm sure you've found this already, but:

Yay! A live view of Earth prior to re-entry.
Cheers, Chris

[ChrisGreaves]

I'm sure you've found this already, but:

Yay! A live view of Earth prior to re-entry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzZPzmMtQA8
Cheers, Chris

[HansV]

Quoting yourself now? It's time for another turn...

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[Graeme]

30 minutes to go!

www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/#public

[Graeme]

Heading for splashdown!

Artimis.jpg

[ChrisGreaves]

Heading for splashdown!
Artimis.jpg

I **think** that's the first time I've seen cirrus passing by at 25,000 mph.
25K mph is one orbit every 60 minutes, whereas LEO is 90 minutes, I believe.
Cheers, Chris

[ChrisGreaves]

Quoting yourself now? It's time for another turn...

Sigh!

[ChrisGreaves]

30 minutes to go!

Why are they all so uptight about being able to see the capsule from the ship?

I would have thought that the critical point was that the capsule could see the ship!

Later: The capsules has a good view of two jellyfish; that's a good sign ...
Cheers, Chris

[ChrisGreaves]

30 minutes to go!

Why are they all so uptight about being able to see the capsule from the ship?

I would have thought that the critical point was that the capsule could see the ship!

Later: The capsules has a good view of two jellyfish; that's a good sign ...
later still: Portugese man'o'war!
Cheers, Chris

[ChrisGreaves]

Why are they all so uptight about being able to see the capsule from the ship?

I would have thought that the critical point was that the capsule could see the ship!

Later: The capsules has a good view of two jellyfish; that's a good sign ...
later still: Portugese man'o'war!
Postlude: Timed to the minute. Why can't the TTC streecars run on time? (OK, a minute late, but on a 40-minute streetcar run that is still only 00.1111%)
Cheers, Chris