NASA’s history-making Artemis I mission has extensive ties to Colorado aerospace industry

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After several delays, a space mission with extensive ties to Colorado and what is the first journey in people’s return to the moon blasted off late Tuesday night.

After several delays, a space mission with extensive ties to ColoradoKerry Timmons is among Lockheed Martin Space employees across the country who have worked for years designing and building the Orion capsule forShe, her husband and son stayed up late for the launch, which took place close to midnight Denver time.

Artemis I is carrying test dummies, but no human crew. The capsule is scheduled to return to Earth in about 25 days. Timmons said the mission will demonstrate the re-entry descent and landing capabilities of the capsule’s heat shield and landing-recovery systems.

 

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