November 16, 2022Reputable sourceWell documented
Artemis I rounds the Moon
On the timeline · around November 16, 2022 ·
What happened
The uncrewed Orion capsule flew farther than any human-rated spacecraft ever has, validating the SLS rocket and heat shield for crewed flights.
Why it matters
The opening move of humanity's return to the Moon — this time to stay.
Sources
- NASA. Artemis I (mission page) · Reputable source