Artemis II Mission Overview

NASA's Artemis II is the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, aiming to prepare for a long-term lunar presence. The mission involves a 10-day test flight to demonstrate deep space exploration capabilities. The launch involves the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft, with various stages including Earth orbit operations, a translunar injection, and a lunar flyby. The mission concludes with Orion's return to Earth and recovery in the Pacific Ocean.

What is the primary goal of the Artemis II mission?

• To explore the outer planets

• To establish a permanent base on the Moon

• To prepare for a long-term lunar presence

• To land astronauts on Mars

What is the height of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket used in Artemis II?

• 500 feet

• 322 feet

• 250 feet

• 400 feet

How much thrust does the SLS rocket produce at launch?

• 5 million pounds

• 8.8 million pounds

• 10 million pounds

• 6 million pounds

What is the purpose of the proximity operations demonstration?

• To test the spacecraft's landing capabilities

• To prepare for future docking with other spacecraft

• To simulate a lunar landing

• To test the communication systems

What is the translunar injection burn (TLI) responsible for?

• Landing the spacecraft on the Moon

• Returning the spacecraft to Earth

• Docking with the International Space Station

• Pushing Orion out of Earth orbit towards the Moon

How far beyond the Moon does the Artemis II crew travel?

• 2,000 miles

• 4,600 miles

• 10,000 miles

• 1,000 miles

What is the speed of Orion as it re-enters Earth's atmosphere?

• 25,000 miles per hour

• 30,000 miles per hour

• 15,000 miles per hour

• 20,000 miles per hour

How many parachutes are deployed to slow Orion's descent?

• 8 parachutes

• 5 parachutes

• 11 parachutes

• 15 parachutes

Where does Orion splash down after its mission?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Which organizations are involved in the recovery of Orion?

• Russian Space Agency and NASA

• NASA and SpaceX

• US Navy Air Force and NASA

• European Space Agency and NASA