NASA s CAPSTONE Flying a New Path to the Moon

How can a satellite the size of a microwave oven help shape human missions to the Moon and beyond? CAPSTONE will fly in a unique, halo-shaped orbit around the Moon before the orbit is used by Gateway, NASA's future lunar outpost for our Artemis program. The CAPSTONE mission, short for Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment, will validate navigation technologies and orbital dynamics for Gateway, which will one day serve as a staging area for missions to the Moon and potentially as a jumping point for missions to Mars. The CubeSat will come within 1,000 miles of one lunar pole on its near pass and 43,500 miles from the other pole at its peak every seven days, requiring less propulsion capability for spacecraft flying to and from the Moon’s surface than other circular orbits. It's a six-month mission that will help launch a new era of exploration. CAPSTONE will lift off aboard a Rocket Lab Electron rocket from New Zealand. The mission is targeted to launch no earlier than June 25, 2002. More: https://go.nasa.gov/3FzSrcD #artemis

Embark on an exhilarating journey into the future of lunar exploration with NASA's exciting mission, CAPSTONE (Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment). This captivating video takes you behind the scenes of this groundbreaking mission, offering a glimpse into NASA's ambitious plans to pave the way for human missions to the Moon and beyond.

CAPSTONE, a trailblazing CubeSat spacecraft, is poised to navigate the vast expanse of cislunar space, the region between Earth and the Moon, like never before. Join us as we delve into the intricate details of this technological marvel, designed to test cutting-edge navigation and communication technologies that will be crucial for upcoming Artemis missions.

This video offers an exclusive look at the innovative technology that CAPSTONE is carrying and how it will help lay the foundation for the Artemis program, enabling safe and precise positioning for spacecraft around the Moon. Witness the incredible collaboration between NASA and its industry partners, highlighting the spirit of exploration that drives us to reach new frontiers.

As CAPSTONE embarks on its mission, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the critical role it plays in supporting lunar exploration and ultimately establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon. Learn how this mission will contribute to our understanding of cislunar space, revolutionize space navigation, and open doors to new possibilities for the future of space exploration.

Don't miss the chance to be a part of this historic journey as we navigate a new path to the Moon and beyond. Stay tuned for updates, insights, and the latest discoveries from NASA's CAPSTONE mission.

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