[James]

Originally Posted by James

🚀 Artemis II – Timeline After Launch

T+0 → Launch
Liftoff aboard Space Launch System

T+8–12 minutes → Earth Orbit insertion
Core stage shutdown and separation
Orion inserted into temporary Earth orbit

T+1.5–2 hours → Translunar Injection (TLI)
Upper stage performs burn to send Orion toward the Moon
Orion separates and begins independent flight

T+1 day → Systems checks & outbound cruise
Life support, navigation, communications fully tested
Crew conducts manual flying demonstrations

T+3–4 days → Lunar flyby (closest approach)
Orion passes behind and around the Moon
Free-return trajectory set for Earth return

T+4–5 days → Begin return to Earth
Spacecraft heads back after lunar swingby

T+8–10 days → Re-entry & splashdown
High-speed atmospheric re-entry
Splashdown in Pacific Ocean

⏱️ Total mission duration
Roughly 8–10 days from launch to splashdown

ChatGPT was a bit inaccurate here. I couldn't find a timeline for this when I searched on Google.