Artemis 2 Flight Day 3: Perfect Trajectories and Zero-G CPR
The Curiosity Well Podcast · Lorant Cadar
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Curiosity Well, we break down the exact timeline of Flight Day 3 of the Artemis II mission. We cover the crew's transition from Low Earth Orbit into cislunar space, marking the first time humans have operated in this region since 1972. We detail the physical mechanics of spacecraft venting and explain why Mission Control officially scrubbed the Outbound Trajectory Correction (OTC-1) burn.
We also examine the realities of emergency medical procedures in microgravity, outlining how astronauts perform CPR and choking-response protocols without the assistance of Earth's gravity. Additionally, we discuss a minor helium pressurization glitch in the Orion service module that successfully validated NASA's redundant backup systems, and we outline the crew's specific camera preparations for their upcoming pass over the lunar far side.