NASA Makes Incredible Announcement That Has Everyone Buzzing
(UnitedReader.com) – NASA was the first and subsequently the only organization to put people on the Moon. The massive feat took place way back in 1969, and no country has since attempted to go — until now. The US government is finally looking to make another manned trip. On the 53rd anniversary of the original Apollo 11 Moon landing, NASA announced it would be launching a new lunar rocket at the end of August.
NASA sets launch dates for its return to the moon with giant, new rocket https://t.co/q0ExdbYyF9
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 21, 2022
The spaceflight, which could take place as soon as August 29, won’t feature any astronauts as NASA will attempt the month-long trip with mannequins. Fox News noted there are two other launch dates, which will occur on September 2 or 5. The tests will be the first step as part of NASA’s Space Launch System and the agency’s continuous effort to get men back on the Moon. The Artemis mission will be NASA’s first attempt since 1972 to put astronauts on the celestial body.
#Artemis I will launch to the Moon soon from @NASAKennedy, and we want you to join in.
No, really. We're looking for creators to apply for behind-the-scenes access. Take tours, meet @NASA_SLS & @NASA_Orion experts, and share with your followers online: https://t.co/vdeHf6Ecpy pic.twitter.com/EjRZZRPxZz
— NASA (@NASA) July 21, 2022
The Orion capsule and rocket, which stands at a height “taller than the Statue of Liberty,” did have a countdown failure earlier in July, but NASA assures all necessary repairs have been made. A successful test flight there will pave the way for astronauts to fly around Earth’s only natural satellite in 2023 and possibly make America’s second landing on the surface just two years later, in 2025.
It’s been 50 years since NASA’s last lunar mission, and nearly six decades since astronauts landed on the Moon. Depending on how Artemis goes, maybe the trips will become more common.
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