NASA announced that they have reconnected with the CAPSTONE satellite, which it announced recently that its communication was cut off. The space agency was unable to make contact with the satellite for more than a day.
Satellite important for Artemis missions
NASA reports the current development: “Mission operators have re-contacted NASA’s Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and Navigation Experiment (CAPSTONE) spacecraft. Additional updates will be provided.” announced in his words.
The small 25-kilogram satellite, scheduled to enter lunar orbit on November 13, will provide important information for Artemis missions. NASA had to postpone the first orbit correction maneuver, which was scheduled for the morning of July 5, due to the interruption. The space agency can now do just that, with communications restored.
CAPSTONE will confirm the planned trajectory of the Lunar Gateway to be used for Artemis missions.
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