The Path to the Moon - Artemis II Rollout from VAB to Launchpad: On January 17, 2026, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft emerged from the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. This marks a definitive milestone for the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight to the lunar vicinity in over half a century. Carried by the massive Crawler-Transporter 2, the 322-foot-tall vehicle completed its four-mile journey to Launch Pad 39B. The move, while slow,

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501K views · 10K reactions | NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket roars to life again!  In its second test of 2024, the RS-25 engine fired for eight minutes at Stennis Space Center, advancing moon mission technology. The tests, preparing for Artemis 5 in 2029, focus on certifying the RS-25 for more powerful missions. Exciting steps toward lunar exploration! ️ | National Space Society | Facebook

14K views · 413 reactions | We've rolled out and we're ready for launch tomorrow - our second mission from LC-1 in three days  The "High Five" mission for Kineis is the final in a 5-launch deal to complete their constellation - though with an instantaneous launch requirement, a weather system moving in, and upcoming movements with the International Space Station, we're keeping a close eye on GO/NO GO conditions for launch. Standby for updates! | Rocket Lab | Facebook