CAPSTONE Becomes First Probe to Enter Unique Halo Orbit Around the Moon
by George Dvorsky from on (#65TA6)
NASA's Artemis program took an important step forward this weekend, with CAPSTONE finally reaching its destination-a near-rectilinear halo orbit (NRHO) around the Moon. The 55-pound cubesat will now test this promising orbit in preparation for the Gateway lunar space station.