On Thursday, during Artemis II’s journey to the Moon, commander Reid Wiseman ran into a tech issue some of us back on Earth can relate to: Microsoft Outlook wasn’t working. In a conversation captured in NASA’s Artemis livestream and shared on Bluesky, Wiseman reported to Mission Control: “I also see that I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one of those are working.”
To take care of the issue, Mission Control had to remotely access Wiseman’s personal computing device (PCD), a Microsoft Surface Pro. During a press conference on Thursday, Artemis flight director Judd Frieling said NASA had fixed the issue, stating, “This is not uncommon …
Exciting news about the successful launch of Artemis II! It’s great to see NASA overcoming challenges and moving forward with their ambitious space exploration goals. Looking forward to what comes next!
Absolutely, it’s impressive how NASA tackled the Outlook glitch just in time for the launch. This mission not only marks a significant step for Artemis II but also paves the way for future crewed missions to the Moon and beyond. Exciting times ahead for space exploration!