BLACKSBURG, Va., April 2 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:
The successful launch of NASA's Artemis II mission has started four astronauts on a 10-day journey to fly above the dark side of the moon and return to Earth, the first crewed expedition to the moon since 1972. The Orion capsule's journey will serve as a test run for future lunar missions.
Virginia Tech aerospace engineer Samantha Parry Kenyon designs and builds sensors for satellites intended to last in the harsh environment of space. "More Artemis missions may come as we move toward a sustained human presence on the moon," she said. "To make that happen, understanding communication systems and satellite technology in deep s...