The Artemis II cruiser "Orion" has passed more than halfway to the Moon

Brief Mission Summary of Artemis II

Metric Data Date and Time 5 April (third day of flight) Crew Viktor Glover, Jeremy Hansen (CSA), Reed Wiseman Ship Orion

What Happened Today
1. Transition to Full Mission Mode

Over a day ago, after the successful engine launch, the spacecraft left Earth’s gravity and began moving toward the Moon.

2. Progress on the Journey

In an X‑tweet NASA announced that Orion has already covered more than half of the distance to the satellite. The Moon is visible in the forward docking port viewport – a glowing point on the horizon that is gradually coming closer.

3. Crew Activities

- Training and rehearsal of medical procedures.
- Testing the emergency communication system in deep space conditions.

These tasks help maintain physical fitness, hone skills, and ensure flight safety.

4. Sleep Schedule

The crew are currently sleeping; wake‑up is scheduled for 18:35 Moscow time – the start of the fourth workday of the mission.

What to Expect in the Coming Days
Event Date and Time (MSK) Approach to the Moon Monday, 6 April Start of scientific surface observations of the satellite 21:30

Thus, on the third day of flight Orion is already beyond Earth’s atmosphere and is proceeding on a direct path to the Moon. The crew is completing preparatory work, and active observation of the lunar surface will begin within the next 24 hours.