During quarantine, the crew will reside in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building. They may have limited contact with visitors who follow strict health protocols, including wearing masks, social distancing, and avoiding public spaces. This period ensures the astronauts remain healthy and mission-ready.
The Artemis II Mission
The crew will lift off from Kennedy Space Center, orbit Earth, and then execute a trans-lunar injection to head toward the Moon. They will travel farther than any humans have gone before, performing a free-return trajectory that uses the Moon’s gravity to slingshot the spacecraft back to Earth. The mission will last approximately 10 days, concluding with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
This mission will be the first lunar flight for ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot and continues NASA’s goal of sustainable lunar exploration. Artemis II will pave the way for Artemis III, which aims to land humans on the Moon for the first time since Apollo.
Pending NASA’s wet dress rehearsal and final checks, the astronauts will remain in quarantine until launch day. This careful preparation underscores the program’s commitment to crew safety and mission success.
