Tag: Moon mission
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NASA Moves Moon Rocket to Launch Pad in Key Artemis Milestone
NASA Rolls Moon Rocket to Launch Pad, Marking a Major Artemis Milestone NASA is advancing its highly anticipated Artemis mission by rolling the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, topped with the Orion crew capsule, out to the launch pad. This critical step, taking place on a calm Saturday, sets the stage for a crewed flight…
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NASA rolls moon rocket to the launch pad as Artemis I successor gears up for crewed moon mission
NASA advances Artemis-era Moon mission with a crucial launchpad rollout NASA has taken a major step toward its ambitious Artemis program by rolling the towering Space Launch System (SLS) rocket out to the launch pad, readying the giant complex for a crewed mission that would once again take humans beyond low Earth orbit. The 322-foot-tall…
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NASA Rolls Moon Rocket to Launch Pad for Artemis Mission Readiness
NASA Rolls Moon Rocket to Launch Pad in Major Artemis Milestone NASA has begun a critical phase in preparing for a long-anticipated crewed mission to the Moon. On schedule, the 322-foot-tall Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, topped with the Orion crew capsule, was rolled out to the launch pad for a series of final system…
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NASA Readies Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Rollout to Launch Pad on Jan. 17
NASA to Roll Artemis 2 Moon Rocket to Launch Pad on Jan. 17 NASA is set to roll the Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad on Saturday, January 17, in a high-profile prelude to a mission that aims to push human exploration farther than ever before. The centerpiece of this milestone is…
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NASA to Roll Artemis 2 Moon Rocket to Launch Pad January 17: Live Coverage
What’s happening on January 17? NASA will roll the Artemis 2 mission’s colossal Space Launch System (SLS) rocket from its assembly facility to the launch pad on Saturday, January 17. The slow, carefully choreographed journey is a routine but eagerly watched step in preparing for the first crewed Artemis mission beyond low Earth orbit since…
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Cool Space Stuff You Don’t Want to Miss in 2026, Including a Canadian Heading to the Moon
Looking Forward: Why 2026 Brims with Space Excitement The calendar is turning, and space enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to in 2026. From ambitious lunar missions to spectacular skywatching opportunities, this year promises new discoveries, bold explorations, and moments that could redefine our understanding of the cosmos. Among the headlines: a Canadian astronaut headed…
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Critical Artemis II Moon Mission Prep: Countdown Demonstration Test Underway at Kennedy Space Center
Overview: Artemis II Readies for a lunar milestone NASA is tightening the final threads of preparation for the Artemis II mission, set to carry astronauts around the Moon next year. On a recent Saturday, the four crew members conducted a high-stakes dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, performing a Countdown Demonstration Test (CDDT) that mirrors…
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Critical Astronaut Moon Mission Test Begins with a Wakeup Call
Overview: A Major Dress Rehearsal for Artemis II The four astronauts chosen for NASA’s Artemis II mission are stepping into a crucial prelaunch phase. This weekend, at Kennedy Space Center, a Countdown Demonstration Test (CDDT) is underway to simulate the sequence of events that will unfold during the actual lunar flight next year. The exercise,…
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Critical Artemis II Moon Mission Test Starts With Wakeup Call
Overview: A Wakeup Call Before the Artemis II Moon Mission The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II mission to the Moon gained momentum this weekend as the four astronauts scheduled for the bold lunar flyby prepared for a rigorous dress rehearsal. The Countdown Demonstration Test, conducted at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is a critical dry…
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Artemis 2 Moon Rocket: Orion Integrated on SLS Ahead of Launch
Artemis 2 Advances with Orion Mounted on the SLS NASA has achieved a pivotal milestone on the path back to the Moon. The Exploration Ground Systems team has successfully lifted and integrated the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, signaling continued progress toward the Artemis 2 mission. This milestone comes after a…