We finally know when to expect a CAPSTONE launch, which will carry NASA's CubeSat spacecraft into a Moon-based orbit.
are expecting to kick off preparation for a CAPSTONE launch window beginning on May 31. It’s unclear exactly when or what time the Electron rocket carrying the CubeSat will take off, though.
If the name Rocket Lab sounds familiar, that’s because I’ve talked about them here before. Most recently, the company attempted to. That attempt was a success, according to the CEO. But, this journey to the Moon is definitely going to be one for the company’s history books. With the CAPSTONE launch, Rocket Lab will be achieving new records for how far its rockets have gone. That’s impressive in and of itself. But, CAPSTONE’s mission is also just as impressive. As I said above, NASA wants to build a space station in orbit around the Moon. CAPSTONE’s job is to run simulations and ensure that Earth and the Moon’s gravity will allow for a stable orbit.CAPSTONE’s launch is exciting, and once the CubeSat reaches the Moon, it will enter a Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit .
CAPSTONE will use an Electron rocket to get off the ground and reach Low Earth Orbit . Once it reaches LEO, the Photon spacecraft bus will take over, and raise it through various orbits. Eventually, it will release a final burn to break free of Earth’s orbit and begin its journey to the Moon. Wet dress rehearsal completed for the upcoming launch. Next stop…..the Moon! I always wanted to say that.
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