""Artemis II marks a significant milestone in humanity's return to the Moon, and we're proud that the capabilities developed here in Cornwall are contributing to that mission.""
""From our site, we will support tracking of the Orion spacecraft, showcasing our readiness for future crewed Artemis missions.""
""Goonhilly also played a vital role in Artemis I in 2022, providing communications and tracking support for NASA's uncrewed test flight.""
""With Artemis II, NASA aims to test spacecraft systems with a crew on board in preparation for returning astronauts to the lunar surface later this decade.""
Goonhilly Earth Station in Cornwall will provide essential tracking and communications for NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Scheduled for launch in early April, the mission requires precise support to ensure constant contact with the Orion spacecraft. Goonhilly has a history of involvement in space exploration, including the Apollo 11 Moon landing and Artemis I. The UK aims to play a key role in NASA's Moon to Mars strategy through this collaboration.
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