NASA is launching a small spacecraft to test the planned orbit around the moon for its upcoming lunar gateway.
The mission, named Capstone, is a key step in returning astronauts to the surface of the moon.
The spacecraft will spend the next four months making its way to its unique lunar orbit.
Liftoff is now planned for 2:55 a.m. PT Tuesday from the Rocket Lab launch facility in New Zealand.
you’re able to watch the whole thing via NASA TV.
It allows for continuous communications with Earth as it passes around the moon.
“This could unlock new opportunities for future lunar science and exploration efforts.”
Agasid is deputy program manager of Small Spacecraft Technology at NASA’s Ames Research Center.
California’s Terran Orbital and Stellar Exploration built the CubeSat platform and its propulsion system, respectively.
