Artemis II: Logbook - Day 05
Every day aboard Orion
starts like your day at home:
breakfast, toothbrushing, and
personal hygiene routine.
The astronauts also do
a 30-minute workout
nearly every day using a
suitcase-sized flywheel.
The flywheel can be used for cardio and strength
training by generating up to 180g of resistance.
The crew tested their Orion Crew
Survival Systems, the orange suits
that protect them during launch, reentry
in the atmosphere and splashdown.
They can also provide a breathable atmosphere
for up to six days in case of emergency.
The astronauts put on and
pressurized their suits,
simulating both and emergency situation
and regular suit up procedures.
They checked for leaks, assessed mobility
and their ability to eat and drink.
Orion entered the lunar sphere of
influence ahead of the flyby of the Moon.
It is the point at which the Moon’s gravity
is pulling harder on the spacecraft than Earth is.
Canadian Space Agency astronaut
Col. Jeremy Hansen was honoured
with the gold astronaut pin to
commemorate his first spaceflight.
The pin is awarded to
astronauts once they’ve flown,
replacing the silver pin they
receive after basic training.
Congratulations, Jeremy! We’re proud
of you, to the Moon and back!