Humanity returns to the Moon after more than 50 years with Artemis II, carrying Argentina’s ATENEA satellite
The Artemis II mission has launched with Argentina's ATENEA satellite onboard, marking the country's first participation in a crewed lunar mission. The satellite will operate in deep space, gathering data to support future lunar and deep-space missions.
The Artemis II mission has launched, carrying Argentina's ATENEA satellite. ATENEA is a CubeSat developed by Argentina's National Commission on Space Activities. It will operate in deep space, gathering data on radiation, validating commercial components, and testing sensors. The satellite is a technology demonstrator, aiming to support future lunar and deep-space missions. ATENEA was developed through a joint effort involving multiple Argentine institutions. It will be deployed approximately five hours after launch and will operate independently, transmitting data to Argentine ground stations.
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