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Artemis II’s lunar flyby isn’t just a test—it’s a trajectory shift

Orion’s thermal shields withstood re-entry heating 30% higher than Apollo’s—yet NASA’s post-flyby briefing omitted the exact temperatures.

07 Apr 2026

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Artemis II’s TLI burn: Orion’s precision leap toward the Moon

Orion’s European Service Module fired its main engine for 18 minutes, achieving the first crew-capable Trans-Lunar Injection since the Apollo program’s final Moon shot in 1972.

03 Apr 2026