Artemis Sls Orion RolloutArtemis Update

Orion communications handover to the Deep Space Network

April 2, 2026Jasmine, NASA JPL

JPL and others call out the planned comms transition from the Near Space Network to the Deep Space Network after translunar injection, underscoring deep space operations milestones.

ORION IS COMMUNICATING WITH THE DEEP SPACE NETWORK!!!
Following the successful @NASAArtemis translunar injection burn, the Orion capsule’s communications have once again transitioned from the Near Space Network to the Deep Space Network.
This is one of many planned comms handovers on the crew's journey around the Moon.
Jasmine
NASA JPL
communicationsDeep Space Networknasadeep space

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