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NASA Sets Up Orion Mission Evaluation Room to Safeguard Artemis II Astronauts

NASA's newly upgraded Orion Mission Evaluation Room at Johnson Space Centre in Houston will help protect astronauts on Artemis II shortly before they head around the Moon. It will be staffed by engineers from NASA, Lockheed Martin, ESA, and Airbus who will provide 24/7 monitoring of Orion's systems throughout the nearly 10-day voyage. From liftoff to splashdown, a team of specialists at 24 consoles will keep tabs on performance, analyse data, and help the White Flight Control Room quickly respond to any in-orbit misbehaviour. NASA's Orion Mission Evaluation Room to Guide Artemis II Crew Around the Moon According to NASA's official release, the Orion Mission Evaluation Room was formally opened on August 15, expanding the capacity of mission control to meet the demands of the first crewed Artemis flight. Perryman, who leads the team alongside deputy manager Jen Madsen, said the expanded oversight is crucial as Orion will carry astronauts for the first time, requiring more...