Artemis II Core Stage Vertical Integration Begins at NASA Kennedy
4 days ago · NASA has taken a big step forward in how engineers will assemble and stack future SLS (Space Launch System) rockets for Artemis Moon missions inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.. The VAB’s High Bay 2 has been outfitted with new tooling to facilitate the vertical integration of the SLS core stage.
SLS Latest News - NASA
NASA rolled out the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket’s core stage for the Artemis II test flight from its manufacturing…
Watch NASA’s SLS rocket taking one small step toward Artemis II …
3 days ago · The core creates around 1.6 million pounds of thrust at launch, while its two side boosters each generate around 3.6 million pounds of thrust, creating a total thrust of about 8.8 million pounds.
Prior to new NASA administration, astronauts show Artemis II …
5 days ago · The goal is a 2026 launch. ... NASA this week showed off the progress of the Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) moon rocket to journalists, bringing out the crew and saying the rocket was ready ...
SLS contract extension hints at additional Artemis delays
Aug 22, 2024 · WASHINGTON — NASA plans to extend the contract for one element of the current version of the Space Launch System with options that suggest the agency is protecting against multi-year delays...
SpaceX launches advanced GPS satellite in 'rapid response' demo …
6 days ago · Editor's note: This story was updated at 8:55 p.m. ET on Dec. 13 with news of the launch scrub, then again at 3:15 a.m. ET on Dec. 16 with news of the Dec. 16 target date. It was updated again at ...
Space Launch System (SLS) - NASA
Oct 7, 2024 · Combining power and capability, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is part of NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration and Artemis. SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and cargo directly to the Moon in a single launch.
SpaceX launches sixth Starship but aborts booster landing
Nov 19, 2024 · SpaceX launched its Starship vehicle on its sixth test flight Nov. 19 but called off a planned landing of the Super Heavy booster back at the launch site.
Space Launch System (SLS) - BBC News
Nov 18, 2023 · Nasa's Orion capsule sweeps past the Moon before entering into a larger orbit. Nasa launches the most powerful rocket in its history as it kick-starts efforts to get humans …
Ground systems could delay Artemis 2 launch - SpaceNews
Oct 19, 2024 · MILAN — Refurbishment of ground systems like a mobile launch platform could become another factor in the schedule for the Artemis 2 mission that NASA says is still planned for launch next...