NASA Artemis Core Stage transported to Kennedy for Artemis III rocket integration
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Updated · NASA · Apr 27
NASA Artemis Core Stage transported to Kennedy for Artemis III rocket integration
12 articles · Updated · NASA · Apr 27
The 212-foot-long SLS core stage arrived at Kennedy Space Center after a 900-mile journey from Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans.
On April 28, teams will move the core stage to the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 2 to join the previously delivered boat-tail and engine section for vertical integration.
This assembly is a critical step for Artemis III, which will launch astronauts aboard Orion to test lunar rendezvous and docking capabilities with commercial spacecraft needed for Moon landings.
Why was the Artemis III moon landing mission downgraded to an Earth-orbit test?
With commercial landers unproven, what is NASA's backup plan for a moon landing?
Is NASA's $4.1 billion SLS rocket already obsolete compared to cheaper alternatives?
How does the delayed lunar landing affect America's lead in the new space race?
Can the Artemis program achieve a permanent moon base by 2028 on its current budget?