00:00As soon as Orion disappears behind the moon, radio contact with Earth is lost.
00:05No relay, no direct connection.
00:08For a certain period, the crew is truly alone.
00:11That's exactly what's intended.
00:13They want to test how navigation, scheduling, onboard operations and crew coordination feel
00:19when there is no real-time communication with Earth.
00:22It's not just about technology, it's about psychology.
00:25Apollo astronauts have repeatedly said that the moment when Earth suddenly disappears
00:31affects you psychologically.
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