There's a very good reason.
. This time around, however, with a crew onboard, the Artemis 2 flight will help test Orion's human-centric systems such as life support, communications and flight controls.
Radiation levels of the deep space environment around the moon are much more intense than those found in low Earth orbit where theresides. NASA will therefore need to gather data on Orion's ability to keep astronauts safe and healthy throughout the mission. In addition to checking out the crew life support systems, Artemis 2 will be used to test how well Orion can maneuver in space under human control. Once Orion has reached high Earth orbit nearly 24 hours after launch, it will separate from its Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage , essentially SLS's second stage.
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