Artemis II pilot Victor Glover shares firsthand experiences flying and landing NASA's Orion spacecraft, comparing its handling characteristics to simulations and contrasting it with SpaceX's Crew Dragon. He describes the landing experience as progressing from intense moments to 'pure elation' upon successful return. The interview provides valuable insights into human factors and spacecraft performance from the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon.
Background
Artemis II was NASA's first crewed mission of the Artemis program, sending astronauts around the Moon and back to test the Orion spacecraft systems. This represents the first human lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 18, 2026 at 12:59 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10