NASA Artemis II Launch LIVE: Astronauts blast off for historic U.S. lunar journey - The Hindu

Artemis II.jpg.jpegMain engine cut off of the SLS (Space Launch System) core stage is complete, and the core stage has successfully separated from the interim cryogenic propulsion stage and the Orion spacecraft. This marks the end of the first major propulsion phase of the Artemis II mission and the transition to upper‑stage operations.The next major milestone is the deployment of the spacecraft's SAWs (solar array wings) scheduled to begin approximately 18 minutes after launch. Once extended, the four SAWs will provide continuous electrical power to the spacecraft throughout its journey, supporting life‑support systems, avionics, communications, and onboard operations.