Artemis II: Inside NASA’s New Ride to the Moon

The Artemis II mission, NASA's endeavor to send humans around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, is explored through the lens of the Orion spacecraft and the Space Launch System (SLS). Branelle Rodriguez, the Orion Vehicle Manager for Artemis II, gives a tour of Orion, detailing its design influenced by the International Space Station, including life support systems and even the bathroom. The spacecraft, named Integrity by the crew, is designed to protect astronauts from extreme space conditions. David Beaman, acting manager of the Space Launch System, explains how the SLS, NASA's most powerful rocket, will propel Orion into deep space, drawing on hardware and designs from the space shuttle program. Both Rodriguez and Beaman emphasize the importance of safety and learning from past missions.