3 Missions head for the Moon
0 DAYS, 2 HOURS, 50 MINUTES:
The tip of the Saturn V rocket activates its engine, initiating the trans-lunar injection, i.e. the acceleration that pushes the rocket from its orbit around Earth towards the Moon at a speed of 38,959 km/h.
0 DAYS, 1 HOUR, 25 MINUTES:
The SLS rocket's second stage, the ICPS module, carries out a 20 minute activation of its rockets, increasing speed to 40,000 km/h and sending the Orion capsule towards the Moon.