Artemis I Path to the Pad: Launch and Recovery

On Nov. 16, 2022, NASA made history with the launch of our Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft - our newest transportation system that will return humans to the Moon. Relive the powerful moment SLS rumbled away from Earth, beginning Orion's three-week test flight around the Moon, and watch as we document Orion's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, closing the first chapter in America's next deep space exploration story.

NASA's Historic Launch: On Nov. 16, 2022, witness the groundbreaking moment as NASA launches the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, marking a pivotal step in our journey back to the Moon. Experience the awe-inspiring rumble as SLS propels Orion on its three-week test flight around the Moon, capturing the essence of human exploration. Follow the narrative as we meticulously document Orion's splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, symbolizing the successful closure of the inaugural chapter in America's ambitious deep space exploration saga. Join us in celebrating this historic leap into the cosmos.