The Physics of Artemis II: 5 Lessons from Our Return to the Moon
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The Artemis II mission successfully completed humanity's return to the Moon, sending an uncrewed Orion spacecraft on a lunar flyby before returning to Earth. This milestone mission captured inspiring photographs that demonstrate fundamental physics principles, including how rockets operate in the vacuum of space without needing to push against air or surfaces like terrestrial vehicles do. The mission marks a significant step in NASA's broader Artemis program aimed at establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon.
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