We got a peek view inside Orion’s cabin, including one of the of the un-crewed mission’s “moonikins,” the mannequin-like objects standing in for astronauts.
Inside the spacecraft, there are three wireless cameras that will capture the perspectives that the astronauts will have on future Artemis missions. One camera is looking out the front pilot window, with a second camera looking over the shoulder of the commander seat. This is where the instrument panel will be located.
Orion is part of the Artemis I mission and is planned to travel about 40,000 miles beyond the moon. It is expected to fly by the moon on November 21 and is scheduled to return to Earth on December 11. Through the planned Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface, study the long-term presence of humans on the moon, and be a pave the way for astronauts to explore Mars one day.
“The Space Launch System rocket delivered the power and performance to send Orion on its way to the Moon,” says Mike Sarafin, Artemis I mission manager, . “With the accomplishment of the first major milestone of the mission, Orion will now embark on the next phase to test its systems and prepare for future missions with astronauts.”
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