Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust'
The Artemis II pilot's manual flight of the Orion spacecraft has sparked conversation about NASA's trust in its astronauts.
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What happened
The Artemis II pilot has flown the Orion spacecraft by hand. He expressed gratitude to NASA for the opportunity, stating he was 'blown away' by the trust placed in him. This marks a significant shift in NASA's approach to space missions, emphasizing manual piloting skills.
The pilot's comments were made during a visit to the Hutchinson Cosmosphere in Kansas. The Artemis II crew has been engaging with the public, showcasing contractor and public support for space exploration. UA.NEWS, Inside Outer Space, KSN.com, KAKE, and Space have covered the pilot's remarks and the crew's visit.
The crew's public engagements underscore the importance of manual piloting in modern space missions. However, coverage does not yet specify the extent to which manual piloting will be integrated into future missions or the specific training involved.
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Questions people are asking
Who is the pilot of the Artemis II mission?
The pilot's name has not been specified in the coverage.
What is the Orion spacecraft?
The Orion spacecraft is a spacecraft intended to carry humans to the Moon and beyond.
Where did the Artemis II crew visit in Kansas?
The crew visited the Hutchinson Cosmosphere.
Sources (5)
- The Artemis II pilot spoke about manually piloting the Orion spacecraft UA.NEWS · 9h ago
- Artemis II Crew Visits Colorado, Spotlighting Contractor and Public Support for Space Exploration Inside Outer Space · 9h ago
- Two members of Artemis II mission crew visit Hutchinson Cosmosphere KSN.com · 9h ago
- Artemis II astronauts make a Kansas trip KAKE · 9h ago
- Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust' Space · 9h ago
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