The world is gearing up for humans to set foot on the moon again. NASA has announced a new target launch date for its upcoming Artemis 1 Moon mission, and it’s less than two months away. By the end of August 2022, NASA will be ready to send the Artemis 1 mission into space with the goal of returning humans to the moon by 2024. The new launch window will give us our first look at an integrated Apollo-like system that includes both Orion and the Space Launch System (SLS).

The Launch Date

The Artemis 1 mission is the first in NASA’s new Artemis program to take humans to the moon by 2024. According to Jim Free, associate administrator at NASA, the organization is aiming for an August 23 to September 6 window to launch Artemis 1. This is an aggressive timeline that NASA feels confident they can meet. The Artemis 1 mission will be an uncrewed test flight of the Orion spacecraft and will pave the way for future human-crewed missions to the moon.

Final Preparations Underway

The final preparations for the launch are underway, and the excitement is palpable, as this will be the first launch of the new Artemis program and the first time humans have been to the moon in over 50 years. The Orion module is set to launch on the Artemis 1 mission. It will carry supplies and equipment for future missions and science experiments. Specifically, on its trip around the moon, the module will study how space journey might affect the human body. The Artemis II rocket will take four astronauts to the satellite in the decade’s second half, ahead of a planned landing on the moon.

Launch Opportunities

In addition to the launch opportunities based on orbital mechanics and performance, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida also presents an operational constraint. In addition, the sphere-shaped tanks used to store cryogenic propellant at the launch pad can only supply a limited number of launch attempts depending on the type of propellant. To make a second launch attempt, engineers must wait 48 hours since liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen must be loaded into the stage on launch day. A third attempt will be delayed by 72 hours because more propellant must be transported from nearby sources to fill the cryogenic storage sphere. So let’s get ready to go back and create more Neil Armstrongs and Buzz Aldrins in the world!

When it comes to the tech world, there’s no doubt about the fact that some of the biggest head honchos in this business are constantly battling it out to create brand new products that rival each other. Yes, Apple brought out their AirPods — and Google has now followed suit with their own wireless earbuds, aptly called the Pixel Buds. Yet, are Pixel Buds really as good as other wireless earbuds on the market? We’ve got the pros and cons.

The Pros of Pixel Buds

Of course, one of the biggest pros of the new Google Pixel Buds is the fact that it’s a great new addition to the Google family. Just as there are many people out there who pledge their allegiance to Apple, there are others who are loyal to Google — and they love nothing more than welcoming a new addition to the team. That doesn’t mean that you can’t use this Google creation with other Android or iOS phones, though. Alongside this, it could be argued that the Pixel Buds are much more inconspicuous and comfortable than other wireless earbuds.

The Cons of Pixel Buds

While the sound quality of the Pixel Buds is pretty good, it’s not too great for those who are looking for noise-canceling wireless earbuds. Although this product does offer a small amount of passive noise reduction when you place them in your ears, they won’t drown out the outside world completely — which may affect whether you buy them or not. The assistant support on these buds has also caused a few issues during the initial wave of sales. While having Google Assistant Support within your headphones is pretty awesome, the translation feature lacks a certain je ne sais quoi.

All in all, there are pros and cons to the Pixel Buds, just like anything else. At the end of the day, it’s down to you to work out whether you believe the pros outweigh the cons or vice-versa.