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Artemis Launch and Recovery

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Artemis is NASA's program for human exploration of the Moon and Mars. It involves launching spacecraft, astronauts, and modules to the Moon. Here's a brief overview of Artemis launch and recovery:

Launch: The Artemis program relies on NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for launching key components, including the Orion spacecraft, into space. The SLS is a powerful rocket designed to carry astronauts and payloads beyond low Earth orbit. Once in orbit, these components rendezvous and dock to assemble the necessary hardware for lunar missions.

Orion Spacecraft: The Orion spacecraft serves as the crew module for Artemis missions. It is launched atop the SLS and carries astronauts to lunar orbit. After completing its mission, Orion re-enters Earth's atmosphere for splashdown and recovery.

Lunar Gateway: The Lunar Gateway is a planned space station that will orbit the Moon and serve as a staging point for lunar missions. Components of the Gateway are also launched into space and assembled in lunar orbit.

Lunar Landers: Artemis missions will involve landing astronauts on the Moon's surface. Lunar landers are launched from Earth, descend to the lunar surface, and then return to lunar orbit for rendezvous with the Orion spacecraft.

Recovery: When the mission is complete, the Orion spacecraft returns to Earth. It re-enters the atmosphere, deploys parachutes, and splashes down in the ocean. Recovery teams, including ships and helicopters, are deployed to retrieve the astronauts and the spacecraft.

Artemis launch and recovery operations involve careful planning and coordination to ensure the safety and success of lunar missions, while also paving the way for future human exploration of Mars