How do you watch NASA’s mission to the moon this morning

The NASA The dawn of Wednesday (16) confirmed the third attempt to launch an unmanned Artemis I mission. The North American Space Agency wants to test the SLS (English abbreviation for Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft systems.

The Artemis I mission is part of NASA’s program to resume manned missions to the Moon, starting in 2023, and the idea is to ensure that the new systems are safe enough to fly humans from Earth to a natural satellite.

According to NASA, the rocket should launch at dawn on Wednesday, November 16 between 3:04 am and 5:04 am (Brasilia time). The space agency will communicate details via its official Twitter accounts, including possible delays or cancellations.

The official channel of NASA on YouTube Provides complete coverage of the launch of the Artemis I mission.

In addition to YouTube, it is possible to watch NASA broadcasts on YouTube Official site agency via Facebook And for twitch🇧🇷 Those who live in the US will also be able to watch the launch broadcast on NASA TV.

If you wish, you can also follow the official coverage of NASA in Spanish on the site Twitter🇧🇷 Facebook And the Youtube🇧🇷 However, casting should start later – around 2 am.

What is the official Artemis I schedule?

Comprehensive coverage of the Artemis 1 mission launch begins in the early hours of the morning (Brasilia time). Check out the NASA schedule below:

• 00:30 – the beginning of the transmission in English;
• 02:00 – start broadcasting in Spanish;
• Between 03:04 and 05:04 – Missile launch window
• Between 02:04 and 06:04 – One hour after liftoff, NASA will hold a press conference.
• 10:30 am – Covering the trajectory of the Orion spacecraft on its way to the Moon. The exact time depends on the launch time;
• 12:00 – Coverage of the first images of Earth from the Orion spacecraft on its way to the Moon. The exact time depends on the launch time.

What is the mission of Artemis I?

During the Artemis I mission, the Orion spacecraft will separate from the SLS rocket and travel 450,000 km from Earth and 64,000 km to the far side of the Moon. The mission is expected to last 25 days.

Main objectives […] are to demonstrate Orion systems in a spaceflight environment and ensure safe return, landing, dive and recovery prior to the crew’s first flight on Artemis II.”

What happens if there is another cancellation?

If the US space agency cancels the launch of the Artemis I mission again, the next attempt may take place on November 19, 2022, on Saturday. This is the fourth time NASA has attempted to launch the rocket.

The first launch attempt was made on August 29, but was delayed due to a cooling problem with one of the engines. The second attempt, on September 3, was canceled due to a liquid hydrogen leak.

The third attempt was scheduled for September 27, but it too was canceled after Hurricane Ian made landfall in California.