Artemis II mission countdown clock started
4 hours ago
- #Space Launch
- #NASA Mission
- #Artemis II
- The countdown for NASA's Artemis II crewed test flight has started at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
- Engineers are powering up flight hardware, checking communications, and preparing cryogenic systems for fueling.
- The Artemis II crew remains in quarantine, following a sleep and nutrition plan while receiving updates on the rocket and weather.
- Weather conditions show an 80% chance of favorable conditions for launch, with concerns about cloud coverage and winds.
- NASA will broadcast coverage of tanking operations and launch on various platforms, including NASA's YouTube channel and NASA+.