Matt is joined by Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre to explore Artemis II ;  the first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years.
They discuss Europe’s crucial role in the mission, the historic “firsts” represented by the Artemis crew.  Matt also takes a quick look  at the remarkable engineering heritage behind Orion’s propulsion system including Shuttle-era engines and chemical propellants whose story stretches back to Apollo.

Interplanetary Podcast

Matthew Russell

#325 - Artemis II - Dhara Patel

FEB 3, 202662 MIN
Interplanetary Podcast

#325 - Artemis II - Dhara Patel

FEB 3, 202662 MIN

Description

Matt is joined by Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre to explore Artemis II ; the first crewed mission around the Moon in over 50 years. They discuss Europe’s crucial role in the mission, the historic “firsts” represented by the Artemis crew. Matt also takes a quick look at the remarkable engineering heritage behind Orion’s propulsion system including Shuttle-era engines and chemical propellants whose story stretches back to Apollo.