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space3 days ago•136 min saved

Artemis II’s lunar flyby: capturing history from 250,000 miles away

Live Science spoke with Artemis II lead INCO Chris White about coordinating hundreds of camera commands for Orion’s close lunar flyby, the 40‑minute loss of signal behind the Moon, and the meticulous scripting that produced dramatic photos—including eclipse‑style imagery showing the Moon, Earth, and planets like Venus, Saturn and Mars. White describes the Moon “looking wrong” from the far side angle, the need to tweak exposure to reveal color nuances, and the sense of relief when ground contact returned with the footage the next day. He emphasizes it was a true team effort across flight control, engineering, and imagery, and says he plans to stay involved with Artemis III.

via Live Science|

#artemis-ii #lunar-flyby #mission-control

science24 days ago•9 min saved

The Lightning Save That Kept Apollo 12 Flying

Apollo 12 was struck by lightning twice within the first 52 seconds of flight, causing chaotic telemetry and warning lights until EECOM John Aaron recognized the anomaly and directed 'SCE to Aux,' a fix Alan Bean applied that restored data and allowed the mission to continue to the Moon.

via Space Daily|

#apollo-12 #john-aaron #lightning-strike

science3 months ago•8 min saved

Artemis II’s Mission Control: A Modern Nerve Center Built on Apollo’s Legacy

An inside look at NASA’s Artemis II Mission Control in Houston shows a modern nerve center where flight directors guide the mission, a capsule communicator talks directly with the crew, and a new Science desk joins the room’s familiar subsystems and screens. The setup tracks milestones with a countdown, preserves decades of mission-history posters and rituals, and, while the room has evolved from Apollo-era green mainframes to wood desks and digital workflows, the core systems and spirit of exploration remain the same—as Judd Frieling notes, NASA is building on the giants of Apollo, Shuttle, and ISS as Artemis moves forward.

via The New York Times|

#apollo-era #artemis-ii #mission-control

technology3 months ago•17 min saved

Houston's nerve centre gears Artemis II toward the Moon

NASA’s Artemis II mission will be guided from Houston’s mission control, a modern hub blending Apollo-era roles with touchscreen tech to oversee four astronauts on a 10‑day loop around the Moon aboard Orion atop the SLS. A flight director has ultimate authority, supported by the Orion Mission Evaluation Room and a European-service-module team from ESA, all running months of simulations to anticipate problems—aiming to keep the crew safe during launch, translunar injection, lunar cruise, and return re‑entry, including a roughly 40‑minute blackout behind the Moon. The operation reflects lessons from Apollo and Columbia and emphasizes a diverse, highly coordinated team keeping Artemis II on track.

via BBC|

#artemis-ii #mission-control #nasa

science10 months ago•3 min saved

NASA Prepares for Artemis II Lunar Mission with New Control Room and Astronaut Selection

NASA has opened a new Orion Mission Evaluation Room at Johnson Space Center to support the Artemis 2 mission, which will be the first crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft around the moon. The facility will provide in-depth data analysis and troubleshooting capabilities, enhancing safety and operational efficiency for the mission, and will serve as a foundation for future Artemis missions aiming to establish a sustained lunar presence and prepare for Mars exploration.

via Space|

#artemis-2 #mission-control #nasa

science1 year ago•59 min saved

Mission Control Navigates the Eye of the Storm

NASA's official podcast episode 387 explores the roles of Flight Director Garrett Hehn and Capcom Amy Dill in Mission Control Houston, highlighting their responsibilities, backgrounds, training, and the importance of teamwork and communication in managing human spaceflight missions to the International Space Station, Moon, and Mars.

via NASA (.gov)|

#capcom #flight-director #mission-control

space-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Astrobotic Teams Up with Mission Control for Lunar Rover Mission"

Astrobotic and Mission Control have partnered to use Mission Control’s Spacefarer software to operate Astrobotic’s CubeRover, which will be part of Astrobotic’s next lander mission to the Moon. The software will enable semi-autonomous navigation and analysis of images taken by the rover's cameras. The partnership, stimulated by the Canadian Space Agency's Lunar Exploration Accelerator Program, aims to demonstrate the software's capabilities and open up new opportunities for Mission Control in handling spacecraft operations.

via SpaceNews|

#astrobotic #cuberover #lunar-rover

space-exploration2 years ago•6 min saved

"Exclusive Look Inside NASA's Mission Control Before Boeing's Historic Starliner Astronaut Flight"

Reporters and flight directors gathered at NASA's Johnson Space Center to watch SpaceX's flawless 30th robotic cargo mission launch to the ISS, while discussing Boeing's upcoming Starliner mission. The years of delay in getting Starliner ready to fly astronauts were attributed to prioritizing safety standards, with the upcoming mission aiming to launch astronauts to the ISS no earlier than May 1. The Blue Flight Control Room at NASA's Johnson Space Center has been key to Starliner's flights, and safety remains a top priority for the upcoming mission, with extensive preparations and simulations in place.

via Space.com|

#astronauts #mission-control #nasa

space2 years ago•4 min saved

Skylab's Final Mission: Accidental Rebels Mute Mission Control

Fifty years ago, the Skylab 4 crew unintentionally put Mission Control on mute for an entire orbit, leading to rumors of a strike. The crew, overwhelmed by their demanding schedule, had only one crew member listening to the radio while the others worked. The incident, along with the crew's attempt to conceal a crew member's sickness, strained the relationship between the crew and Mission Control. Lessons learned from Skylab 4 influenced the design of astronaut work schedules in future missions. The mission also marked the final extravehicular activity of the Apollo era and tested an early version of the Manned Maneuvering Unit. Skylab 4 set a record for US spacecraft endurance that lasted until 2021.

via The Register|

#astronauts #mission-control #skylab

science-and-technology3 years ago•1 min saved

NASA's Power Outage Causes Temporary Loss of Contact with Space Station

NASA experienced a brief power outage at its mission control center in Houston, resulting in a voice communications blackout with the International Space Station (ISS). The outage lasted for about 90 minutes and was caused by a ground problem during preplanned power system upgrades. The astronauts aboard the ISS were not in danger, as NASA was able to communicate with them using Russian systems within 20 minutes. The outage only affected the first floor of the mission control building and impacted key communications hardware. This was the first time NASA activated the backup control hardware at Johnson Space Center's Building 30, and the agency will investigate the incident to learn from it.

via CNN|

#communication #international-space-station #mission-control

science-and-technology3 years ago•1 min saved

"NASA's Space Station Communication Interrupted by Power Outage"

A power outage at NASA's Mission Control disrupted communication with the International Space Station, preventing commands from being sent and communication with the seven astronauts on board. Backup control systems took over within 90 minutes, and the crew was notified of the issue through Russian communication systems. The outage occurred during upgrade work at Houston's Johnson Space Center, and NASA hopes to resolve the issue and return to normal operations by the end of the day.

via The Associated Press|

#astronauts #international-space-station #mission-control

space3 years ago•4 min saved

NASA analog astronauts begin year-long mission in simulated Mars habitat.

Four "analog astronauts" have entered a mock Mars base at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where they will live for a year, remotely observed and studied by scientists. The mission is part of the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) program, which aims to inform the space agency how to better design and plan for future human missions on the real Martian surface. The crew will face Mars-realistic conditions in terms of resource restrictions, isolation, and time-delayed communications, and will be instructed to perform science investigations, maintenance work on the habitat, and maintain their fresh food crops.

via collectSPACE.com|

#analog-astronauts #chapea #mars