'Felt like falling out of sky': Artemis II astronaut on Moon
The Times of India • • science
Key Points:
- The Artemis II mission astronauts have traveled over 150,000 miles from Earth, marking a significant milestone toward the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
- Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen described the translunar injection burn as feeling like "falling out of the sky," highlighting the intense experience of slingshotting toward the Moon.
- Hansen is set to become the first non-American to orbit the Moon on his first spaceflight, representing a historic achievement for Canada.
- The Orion spacecraft will soon enter the Moon’s gravitational sphere of influence, allowing the crew to witness rare celestial events such as a solar eclipse behind the Moon and views of its far side.
- The 10-day Artemis II mission is a critical step toward humanity's return to the Moon, supporting future lunar landings and deeper space exploration initiatives.
