Artemis II: The Math of Deep Space Exploration
• LEO Insertion: 162 km x 1,801 km parking orbit.
• HEO Phase: 42-hour checkout in a high-eccentricity orbit (e approx. 0.88).
• TLI Burn: Delta v boost to reach escape velocity (v_e approx. 11.2 km/s).
• Lunar Flyby: Pericynthion at approx. 10,300 km from the surface.
• Max Distance: 400,171 km from Earth (The d_max human record).
• Entry Interface: 122 km altitude at Mach 32 (40,000 km/h).
A 10-day mission where every decimal point matters.