Artemis – Return To The Moon

Follow The Artemis I Mission Through These News Update Podcasts

Episode NumberDateEpisode TitleClick LinkSynopsis
# 1411-Dec-22Mission CompletedPodcast VideoThe Orion module completed its mission of returning to Earth. After a full inspection, attention will now turn to the next mission.
# 1304-Dec-22Homeward BoundPodcast VideoThe Orion module is on the return leg home and I thought it was a good time to look back on a very successful mission to date that has produced such spectacular photos.
# 1224-Nov-22ArrivalPodcast VideoThe Artemis I mission has succeeded in placing a spacecraft designed to carry humans into Lunar Orbit - This momentous step is but one in a long journey in making a permanent return to the Moon.
# 1119-Nov-22Space CubedPodcast VideoThe Artemis I mission continues it's journey to the Moon. Today we look at the SLS secondary pay load. 10 CubeSats that will monitor the outer space ecosystem, helping to make this environment safer for humans to live and work in. For more information on Ireland's first satellite go to: @ For more detailed information on Artemis' 10 CubeSats, go to: @efault/files/atoms/files/0364_secondary_payloads_brochure_07282020_508_single_pages_for_web.pdf
# 1018-Nov-22Newton's First LawPodcast VideoNow that the Artemis Orion module is finally on its way to the Moon we take a brief look at the principle of momentum and how it is enough to take a rocket to the Moon! For more information see https://themoon.ie
# 0917-Nov-22We Have Lift OffPodcast VideoIn what is truly an historic event, NASA's SLS rocket finally launches to begin the Artemis era. Here, I give some details on the launch phases. For more information go to https://themoon.ie
# 0811-Nov-22Third Time's A CharmPodcast VideoThe Artemis Mission 1 has been beset with problems that have delayed the launch by months. NASA are rolling out the rocket once again to the launch pad and we are back to follow it's progress. For more information on Artemis and all things Lunar related, go to Artemis Mission 1
# 0724-09-22Storm WatchersPodcast VideoAlthough the SLS is now ready for blast off, an approaching tropical storm could yet prevent the launch!
# 0612-Sep-22Repairs & WaversPodcast VideoNASA are trying everything to launch the SLS before the end of the month
# 0509-Sep-22Recycling The OldPodcast VideoThe New NASA SLS Rocket is basically a recycling of the old Shuttle rockets - Was this a false economy?
# 0404-Sep-22Strike TwoPodcast VideoNASA have abandoned launching the SLS for now. The disappointment and frustration is palpable. They are right to be cautious but sometimes you wonder if a project of this magnitude is beyond the ability of a state agency and should companies like Space X have more involvement in the overall plan.
# 0331-Aug-22Faulty SensorPodcast VideoScrubbing the Artemis launch may have been due to a faulty sensor
# 0229-Aug-22Strike OnePodcast VideoIt was a very disappointing day with the Artemis launch being delayed until at least this Friday, September 02.
# 0129-Aug-22Launch DayPodcast VideoArtemis I Mission launches today Monday August 29th. This is one of the most significant scientific and social events of the 21st Century so far. This goes beyond simple space travel, the Artemis project represents one of the largest international collaborations in peace time with the objective of returning us to the Moon, setting up a permanent base and traveling on to Mars. The next 10 years will see some of the most exciting and important of human endeavours. To keep up with it all I will be broadcasting daily updates (3 min or less) which will be a one-stop-shop for all things Artemis!!
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