NASA Artemis II Crew Prepares for Lunar Trajectory After Initial Earth Orbit Systems Successes

NASA astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft are preparing for a moon-bound trajectory after completing orbital maneuvers and systems tests following their launch.Reid Wiseman and his crew performed manual docking exercises and stabilized their orbit with a perigee raise burn before the upcoming engine firing.This historic mission marks the first crewed flight to the lunar vicinity since the Apollo program ended in 1972.Mission controllers are monitoring the Integrity spacecraft through the Deep Space Network to ensure precise alignment for the 230,000-mile journey.
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