Updates Artemis II

[GLS]

Solar arrays deploying!

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039476118202560785

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039476199517196788

 

[xionx]

That was a epic historical launch I just wished for more onboard cams we will probably get them later

 

[GLS]

Solar arrays deployed!

Launch replay

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039473910987534599

 

[GLS]

Everyday Astronaut showing awesome launch replays!

 

[Fabri91]

Had my father's Apollo 17 patch that he picked up in Houston in the 70s as good luck charm

 

[dennis.krenz]

PRM happens a little bit earlier it seems.

 

[GLS]

Oh, I just noticed that the escape baskets were released at T0, are are seen sliding down the lines... intentional?

 

[dennis.krenz]

Oh, I just noticed that the escape baskets were released at T0, are are seen sliding down the lines... intentional?

I think it makes sense to get them out of harms way.... but it could also be unintentional...

 

[GLS]

In burn attitude and solar array locked.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039480627385266324

Oh, I just noticed that the escape baskets were released at T0, are are seen sliding down the lines... intentional?

Look at them go

 

[GLS]

Ignition!

 

[GLS]

... sunrise and shutdown!

 

[GLS]

So about 45 minutes to the burn (TIG T+1:46:09) that gets them into the 70000km orbit, then about 1h to the ICPS proximity operations.
Some comm issues with Orion thru TDRS-W.

 

[GLS]

2-way comm restored!

 

[GLS]

Now performing the most important part of the mission: toilet setup.

 

[dennis.krenz]

Now performing the most important part of the mission: toilet setup.

Nobody wants to experience a toilet accident on the far side of the moon.

 

[GLS]

Wallpaper material

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039487658280341515

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039476414915686624

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039476123260661914

Now performing the most important part of the mission: toilet setup.

They are having some issues...

 

[GLS]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039485983981261234

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039483107896635563

https://twitter.com/x/status/2039480014928835044

 

[GLS]

Update: burn at T+1:46:07, duration 18:06

 

[GLS]

Post-launch press conference starting

 

[GLS]

First question (from an experienced journalist): when will the atronauts have a meal, and is anyone on the ground tracking what they will eat during the mission?