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how big is the artemis 2 capsule

The Artemis II capsule is the Orion crew module, and it’s about 5 meters wide and 3.3 meters tall. Its habitable volume is about 9 cubic meters, which is roughly 316 to 330 cubic feet depending on the source, so it’s roomy enough for four astronauts but still very compact.

Quick Scoop

  • Width: about 5 meters, or around 16.5 feet.
  • Height: about 3.3 meters, or around 11 feet.
  • Living space: about 9 cubic meters, or roughly 316 to 330 cubic feet.
  • Crew: 4 astronauts for Artemis II.

What that means

Orion is bigger than Apollo’s command capsule, and sources describe it as having noticeably more room for the crew during the mission. Even so, it’s still a very tight spacecraft by everyday standards, because that space has to fit sleeping, eating, working, and life-support needs for the full flight.

Bottom line

If you want the shortest answer: the Artemis II capsule is about 5 meters wide and 3.3 meters tall, with around 9 cubic meters of habitable space.