Artemis II crew cleared to depart Earth orbit, head for moon
CBS News
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The engine firing is timed to provide a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it up to some 25,000 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a four-day trek to the moon.
Artemis II crew heads for Moon
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WATCH: The translunar injection burn sending the Artemis II crew and Orion on its path toward the moon has been successfully completed.
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Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth
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Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after breaking free of Earth’s orbit
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NASA's Artemis II crew commits to moon trajectory after critical burn sends Orion into deep space
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Artemis 2 astronauts head for the moon after make-or-break engine burn (video)
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