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NASA's which mission has successfully took off from Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, US on 16 November 2022?
A)
Artemis 1 Mission
B)
Artemis 2 Mission
C)
Axiom Mission 1
D)
STS-135 Mission

Correct Answer : Option (A) - Artemis 1 Mission



Artemis 1 mission : Successful launch of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket in the world, the agency’s Orion spacecraft is on its way to the Moon as part of the Artemis program. Carrying an uncrewed Orion, SLS lifted off for its flight test debut at 1:47 a.m. EST Wednesday(16th Nov 022) from Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.  
 
The launch is the first leg of a mission in which Orion is planned to travel approximately 40,000 miles beyond the Moon and return to Earth over the course of 25.5 days. Known as Artemis I, the mission is a critical part of NASA’s Moon to Mars exploration approach, in which the agency explores for the benefit of humanity. It’s an important test for the agency before flying astronauts on the Artemis II mission. 
 
“What an incredible sight to see NASA’s Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft launch together for the first time. This uncrewed flight test will push Orion to the limits in the rigors of deep space, helping us prepare for human exploration on the Moon and, ultimately, Mars,” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.  
 
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft launches on the Artemis I flight test, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. 
 
After reaching its initial orbit, Orion deployed its solar arrays and engineers began performing checkouts of the spacecraft’s systems. About 1.5 hours into flight, the rocket’s upper stage engine successfully fired for approximately 18 minutes to give Orion the big push needed to send it out of Earth orbit and toward the Moon.
Mission Facts  :

Launch date : Nov. 16, 2022
Mission duration : 25 days, 11 hours, 36 minutes
Total distance traveled : 1.3 miIlion miles
Re-entry speed : 24,500 mph (Mach 32)
Splashdown : Dec. 11, 2022.

Source : NASA

Published On : November 16, 2022
Category : Space
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