Orion’s Journey - Part 1: Leaving Earth

The video explains the Artemis One mission, where the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket launches the Orion spacecraft from Earth. The SLS upper stage propels Orion towards the moon, after which the service module and Mission Control guide it. Orion's engines must fire at specific points to enter a distant retrograde orbit around the moon.

What is the primary purpose of the Space Launch System rocket in the Artemis One mission?

Describe the role of the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis One mission.

What happens to Orion after it is taken out of Earth's orbit?

How does Mission Control in Houston assist the Orion spacecraft during its journey?

Explain what a distant retrograde orbit (DRO) is and its significance in the mission.