NASA's Artemis II Progress, Delay Concerns, Updates, & More

Before humans step foot on the Moon once again, a few key missions need to take place apart of the Artemis program. Only months ago the Artemis I mission took place and was a major success. Now in early 2023, a bunch of different preparation and work is being completed for Artemis II. A mission NASA is still scheduling not long from now in 2024.

These recent updates include work on Orion’s Service Module, propulsion test projects for the agency, core stage progress, and more. While Artemis II will not land humans on the surface, it will be the first crewed mission on SLS and Orion and travel deep into space before returning to Earth. If successful, this will be the final mission before the long-awaited Artemis III when humans make history once again.

All this being said, there are some schedule concerns the agency is facing. Based on current progress and what’s still left to complete, it’s very possible that Artemis II gets pushed back into 2025 which would have a domino effect on other important missions. Here I will go more in-depth into recent Artemis II progress, what delays and other concerns the agency is facing, what to expect in the coming months, and more.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:59 - Artemis II Updates
3:41 - Mission Overview & Delays

[gabrielkovacs]

Thank you for having a website, I just checked and found it. I am also glad that your titles are not clickbait most of the time, if not all of the time, which is better than most space channels that I see.

[C_B_Hubbs]

Very good technical detailed SLS update video. I dont know how, but I only found your channel today, and I just subscribed.

[tomallan]

We went to the moon in 1969 and last there 1972. I don’t think there is a rush to get back. If it takes a few years more then it takes a few years more.

[vernepavreal]

I do appreciate your information packed long form videos
Thanks

[Papershields]

I’ve never understood the point of a lunar free return. I’d much rather see a pathfinding mission to NRHO. That’s what we’ll need to do anyways for Artemis 3

[joz]

I am excited about Artemis II and the project in general. As some from outside the US, so happy that ESA is central to the Orion Capsule this mission is an international mission and the experience that ESA gains will help if it decides to build our own human-rated lunch systems and crafts. Another great video.

[_mikolaj_]

Its not that testing and installing Avionics boxes takes so long, but that CM-003 could not be built further until these are installed. These boxes should be all installed within this month, ive heard one already was ~2 weeks ago.
The real cause why there is that big gap between AII and AI is beacuse this is how long it may take to finish orion, something that couldn't have been done until said components are installed

[MrGlenspace]

The major issue as spoken by astronauts stafford and Schmidt is anything less then two launches a year makes it not viable snd dangerous, you lose continuity of experienced workers plus some other things both mentioned. Pushing back to 2025 is absolutely ridiculous. From today you talking another two years which makes it a waste.
I like the program but delays if such magnitude between launches is dangerous and wasteful.

[christopherjohnson]

I think the Artemis 2 mission should be a little more ambitious than just to fly around the moon once and come back. These launches cost $billions, so at least stage some supplies for the Artemis 3 landing, survey the landing sites, or test out the lander in a space environment.

[yoskarokuto]

don t' for get to use only 0.1mm aluminum foil for all radiation and charged particle shielding same as apollo use

[patr]

How does someone not know the launch tower under development wouldn’t work for the rocket variations designed? Incompetence? Or more likely cost plus contract being manipulated to increase corporate profits. Now the have an excuse to redevelop SLS’s and launch, making more cost plus profits. And still need a new lay tower for SLS’s 3rd launch. They know this is their last cost plus cash cow and are milking it for all they can.

[rustygazes]

Ok people get this ... We have satalites that can see a flea on a dog from space, but even our most powerful telescopes can't see the u.s flag on the moon. Suspiciously convenient...🤔🤨

[michaelhopf]

Catchy graphical representations and explanations, diverting an right on the money! Hang on, please more.✨️👍