NASA’s Artemis I Mission Begins Departure from Lunar Orbit

Artemis I is the first uncrewed mission of NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon. As of my last update, Artemis I was in the planning and development stages. The mission's primary goal is to test the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft, which will be used for future crewed lunar missions.

Artemis I was originally planned to orbit the Moon, similar to the Apollo missions, but without landing on the lunar surface. The mission would involve sending the Orion spacecraft on a trajectory around the Moon before returning to Earth. It would serve as a crucial step in testing the hardware and systems needed for future lunar missions, including Artemis II, which is planned to be the first crewed mission of the program.

For the latest updates on the Artemis I mission, I recommend visiting NASA's official website or checking reputable news sources for the most current information.