NASA’s Orion Control Room Prepares for Artemis II Lunar Mission

NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo, with a new control hub at Johnson Space Center. The Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) will support flight controllers by monitoring Orion’s systems in real time during the 10-day mission. Staffed 24/7, the MER will compare telemetry with expected performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with NASA centers and industry partners. The room features 24 consoles, cutting-edge displays, and engineers from NASA, Lockheed Martin, ESA, and Airbus. This facility ensures astronaut safety while providing critical data for future Artemis lunar missions.