a2_mission_trajectory_1080p60.mp4
Summary: An animated simulation of the Artemis II mission's trajectory, showcasing its journey from Earth, around the Moon, and back, dated April 2026.
This video presents a simulated trajectory of the Artemis II mission, illustrating its journey through space from April 2nd to April 10th, 2026. The animation begins with the Artemis II spacecraft departing Earth, tracing a clear red orbital path. It shows the spacecraft gaining distance from Earth, before encountering and swinging around the Moon in a lunar flyby maneuver. After passing the Moon, Artemis II is depicted on its return path, heading back towards Earth. The simulation includes the orbital paths of both the Moon and Earth, providing a comprehensive view of the mission's grand tour.
Playback guide
1. timestamp: 00:00 label: Artemis II departs Earth on 02 Apr 2026. 2. timestamp: 00:03 label: Artemis II continues its journey away from Earth, showing its elliptical trajectory. 3. timestamp: 00:10 label: The Moon appears in the frame as Artemis II approaches its orbit. 4. timestamp: 00:16 label: Artemis II performs a lunar flyby, passing around the Moon. 5. timestamp: 00:22 label: Artemis II begins its return journey towards Earth after the lunar flyby. 6. timestamp: 00:29 label: Artemis II continues its path back to Earth, completing the mission trajectory on 10 Apr 2026.