Science Illustrated

3 Missions head for the Moon

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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.

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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.

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