The Artemis II launch from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida must take place between Wednesday and next Monday or it will have to wait until the end of the month for another chance. Goonhilly Earth Station, near Helston, Cornwall, will help to track the Orion spacecraft as it travels around the Moon and back to Earth. “From our site, we will support tracking of the Orion spacecraft, showcasing our readiness for future crewed Artemis missions. Associate administrator of Nasa, Amit Kshatriya, told reporters: “This crew is an international crew for a reason. One of the most amazing things about the space station, I think the most amazing thing, was the partnership that was developed to operate that machine.

Source: The Times March 30, 2026 22:56 UTC