"Houston: We have a small request for you guys. Um, with this attitude that we're using for the bakeout, we're getting the sun on the window shades and we're a little worried about them heating up too much. We would like to request that you please remove the window shades. We understand that will make it awfully bright for you guys, and we want to encourage you to use a T-shirt in the cabin or something similar, if needed, to block out that sunlight."
"Orion: Okay. Uh, so we have our makeshift T-shirt on Window 1. Is that one okay to stay up then, based on what you said? And we'll take off the Window 2 shade. The other ones are already off."
The Artemis II mission, despite its $24 billion cost and extensive development, encounters various issues. A notable incident involved Mission Control asking astronauts to remove window shades to prevent overheating, suggesting they use T-shirts for sunlight blockage. This humorous yet concerning request highlights the complexities and potential malfunctions in space missions. The crew's response included using a T-shirt to manage the situation, illustrating the unpredictable nature of space travel and the challenges faced by astronauts.
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