NASA astronauts show how to fly the lunar-bound Orion spacecraft

NASA has shared a video detailing how to fly the Orion spacecraft, which will carry four astronauts around the moon in the upcoming Artemis II mission. The astronauts will use the Cursor Control Device to interact with the spacecraft’s software and systems, enabling them to handle any potential issues. The crewmembers will perform a key test during the lunar adventure, evaluating the spacecraft’s handling qualities with devices like the Rotational Hand Controller and Translational Hand Controller, with the mission currently targeted for 2026.

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