NASA’s moon rocket reaches launchpad Next steps for the mission

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft have successfully arrived at Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida after a 12-hour, 4-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building. This milestone marks a significant step in preparations for the Artemis II mission, which will transport three American astronauts and one Canadian on a lunar flyby. The mission aims to further explore and establish a sustainable presence on the Moon. Upcoming steps will focus on final checks and countdown procedures.

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