Copernical Team
Artemis II: around the Moon in 10 days
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Artemis II completed a 10-day journey around the Moon, carrying humanity farther into space than it has gone in over 50 years.
ESA played a critical role in the mission’s success. The European Service Module powered and sustained Orion throughout the journey, providing propulsion, power, water and breathable air for the crew.
Mostly built with contributions from 13 ESA Member States—Germany, Italy, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Austria, the United Kingdom and Luxembourg—the module represents Europe’s strength in international cooperation.
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