Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1)

Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) is the first uncrewed flight of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft. Scheduled to launch as part of the Artemis program, EM-1 aims to test the hardware and systems in deep space, specifically flying around the Moon before returning to Earth. The mission will help validate technologies needed for future crewed missions to the Moon and beyond. By gathering data and insights from this flight, NASA hopes to ensure safety and effectiveness for astronauts who will embark on subsequent Artemis missions.