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The Mission Is Under Way: 50 Years In The Making

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In this episode, Jim Lang and Mike Wixson dive into the historic Artemis 2 mission. This isn't just a "one-and-done" trip; it’s the foundation for a permanent lunar base and the eventual journey to Mars.

In this video, we discuss:

The Mission: 10 days, 4 astronauts, and a million-kilometer journey around the dark side of the Moon.

Canadian Pride: Former F-18 pilot Jeremy Hansen represents Canada on this elite 4-person crew.

Tech Upgrades: From 8.8 million pounds of thrust to a heat shield that survives 2,800°C (the surface of the Sun!).

The "Space Gym": How Chris Hadfield’s research helped design the exercise equipment keeping astronauts healthy in zero gravity.

Why the Moon? Why building a lunar base is the essential "stepping stone" to reaching Mars.

From the legendary math of the Apollo era to the high-tech Orion capsule, the race is back on. Are we ready to stay this time?

Timestamps:
0:00 - The 54-year wait is over
2:15 - Jeremy Hansen & the Artemis 2 Crew
4:30 - Establishing a permanent Moon Base
7:10 - Lessons from Chris Hadfield: Living in Space
9:45 - Launch Stats: 8.8 million lbs of thrust
12:30 - Why the Moon is the gateway to Mars

Hosts: Jim Lang, Mike Wixson

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