NASA's Lori Glaze: Artemis 2 is a test flight. Many critical systems will be tested for the first time'

"I think of the thousands of people who have worked on this mission, on this rocket, and on this spacecraft. We are all ready to send the four crew members on their first orbit around the Moon."

"Right now they're in a building near the Kennedy Space Center headquarters, where they have all the space they need to live these days. There's a team of assistants with them, also in quarantine, making sure they have everything they need."

"Remember, this is a test flight. Many systems will be tested for the first time. The most critical is the Environmental Control and Life Support System, which keeps the crew safe and sound during this 10-day journey."

The Artemis 2 mission is set to launch with four astronauts, marking the first crewed trip to the Moon in over 50 years. Lori Glaze emphasizes the extensive preparations made by thousands of people involved in the mission. The astronauts are currently in quarantine, receiving necessary support. Critical systems, including the Environmental Control and Life Support System, will be tested for the first time during this 10-day journey, highlighting the mission's experimental nature and associated risks.

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