During NASA’s Artemis II mission to the Moon, four astronauts will live and work inside the Orion spacecraft after launching atop the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket. The crew will test Orion’s systems throughout their 10-day mission to ensure the spacecraft can keep astronauts safe and healthy in deep space. Over the course of their mission, the crew will check out Orion’s critical life support and medical systems, including the potable water dispenser, suitcase-style food warmer, flywheel exercise device, and toilet. They’ll also evaluate their sleeping environment, practice quickly donning their suits for emergencies, and inspect the radiation shelter designed for solar particle events, among other activities. This is 10 days in Orion. Credit: NASA Writer: Erika Peters Editor: Phil Sexton Producers: Rad Sinyak, Erika Peters Join NASA as we go forward to the Moon and on to Mars -- discover the latest on Earth, the Solar System and beyond with a weekly update in your inbox. Subscribe at: https://www.nasa.gov/subscribe
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