"ESA and NASA Prepare for Artemis II Moon Mission with Acoustic Testing and Crew Visits"

The European Service Module (ESM) is ready to serve as the primary power and propulsion component for NASA's Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II mission, which will have real astronauts on board. ESM-2, a testament to ESA's contributions, will be connected with the crew module to create the Artemis II vehicle and thoroughly tested before launch next year. ESA is committed to sending astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit and the ESM is a key contribution to this joint international endeavor.