Rocket Lab Is Only Days Away From Launching For The Moon

The Moon is a fascinating celestial body that provides a large host of benefits with the right tools. While it has been decades since humans stepped foot on its surface, this is set to change not long from now. Apart of Artemis, NASA is working on many projects and getting help from the commercial industry as well. This is exactly what’s happening on the CAPSTONE mission with Rocket Lab. By now in late June, the mission is expected to launch in only a day from now. Just yesterday Rocket Lab and NASA announced they were targeting two days from now on June 27th, for launch from New Zealand. Over the past few weeks, there have been a few delays but everything seems to be in order now. For the first time, Rocket Lab and its small-lift launch vehicle Electron will attempt to reach the Moon. In addition, Electron will be needing the help of Photon to propel the CAPSTONE payload the long distance. If successful, this mission will provide key information for the future of Artemis, and specifically the orbit expected to hold the Gateway lunar space station. Here I will go more in-depth into some of the recent updates and what tomorrow’s mission entails. Full article here - https://thespacebucket.com/rocket-lab-is-only-days-away-from-launching-for-the-moon/ For more space-related content check out - https://thespacebucket.com/ Credit: NASA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLA_DiR1FfKNvjuUpBHmylQ Rocket Lab - https://www.youtube.com/c/RocketLabNZ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Recent Updates 3:27 - CAPSTONE & Electron