NASA’s Massive Rocket Rolls Out: Artemis II SLS Core Stage Arrives for Assembly
The Artemis II mission’s SLS core stage has been transported to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, where it will be integrated with other flight hardware like…
Space Launch System News
The Space Launch System (SLS) is a powerful, advanced launch vehicle designed by NASA to enable deep space exploration missions. It is a part of NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and eventually carry them to Mars and beyond. The SLS is the most powerful rocket ever built, surpassing even the Saturn V used during the Apollo missions in terms of payload capacity. Its design features a central core stage with four RS-25 engines, flanked by two solid rocket boosters. The rocket is intended to be flexible and evolvable, capable of launching crewed spacecraft, including the Orion capsule, as well as large payloads to various destinations in outer space. The first uncrewed test flight of the SLS, known as Artemis I, serves as a foundational step in testing the integrated system’s performance in actual mission conditions before carrying astronauts.
NASA’s Artemis Rocket Core Stage Journeys to Florida
ASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket core stage for the Artemis II mission arrived at Kennedy Space Center, having been transported from Michoud Assembly Facility…
The Rise of Artemis: NASA’s Towering New Launcher Takes Its First Stand
NASA advances the Artemis program with the setup of the mobile launcher 2 at Kennedy Space Center, essential for launching the next-generation SLS rockets aimed…
NASA’s Upgraded SLS Mega Rocket Design for Next-Gen Moon Missions
NASA is advancing its Space Launch System with the Block 1B upgrade, enhancing its moon mission capabilities by introducing a more powerful second stage and…
Igniting the Future: NASA’s RS-25 Engine Test Blazes a Trail for Artemis Moonshots
NASA’s recent full-duration RS-25 engine hot fire test at Stennis Space Center marks a significant step in certifying new engines for the SLS rocket, intended…
NASA Marks Milestone: Artemis III’s SLS Rocket Core Stage Ready To Conquer the Moon
NASA’s Artemis III mission progresses with the completion of the SLS rocket’s core stage structures, setting the stage for future lunar exploration and deep space…
Igniting the Future: NASA’s Artemis Engine Test Blazes a Trail to the Moon and Beyond
NASA advances Artemis missions with a successful RS-25 engine test, aiming to certify engines for the SLS rocket’s future lunar explorations, beginning with Artemis V….
NASA’s Engineering Marvel: Preparing the Gateway to the Moon
NASA’s Artemis II mission progresses with final preparations of the SLS rocket. The Orion stage adapter, essential for connecting Orion to the SLS and ensuring…
To the Moon and Beyond: NASA’s Artemis Engine Roars in Latest Test
NASA’s third RS-25 engine test on November 29 was a key part of a 12-test series for certifying the engines used in the SLS rocket…
Moonbound Majesty: Astronauts’ Inside Look at SLS, the Engine of Artemis Dreams
Artemis II astronauts, preparing for a lunar mission, examined the powerful SLS core stage, reflecting NASA’s ongoing efforts to return to and explore the Moon….
NASA’s SLS Moon Rocket: Early Production Success on Advanced Upper Stage
Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility have completed a crucial part of a weld confidence article for the advanced upper stage of the SLS rocket….
Blasting Beyond: NASA Ignites New RS-25 Engine Test for Moon Missions
NASA conducted the first hot fire of a new RS-25 test series on October 17, beginning the final round of certification testing ahead of production…
Rocketing to the Moon: NASA’s Artemis II Core Stage Nears Final Assembly
NASA, partnering with Aerojet Rocketdyne and Boeing, has made significant progress on the SLS rocket for the Artemis II mission, aiming to land the first…
Artemis II SLS Rocket Booster Segments Make Their Grand Arrival at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
NASA’s SLS rocket segments, crucial for the Artemis II mission to the Moon, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center. They’ll form key boosters providing significant…
All Four RS-25 Engines Added to NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
NASA has successfully attached all four RS-25 engines to the Artemis II Moon rocket’s core stage. This milestone is a part of NASA’s Artemis program,…
NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket: First RS-25 Engine Installed on SLS Core Stage
Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have installed the first of four RS-25 engines on the core stage of the agency’s SLS…
Aiming for the Moon: Technicians Add “Target” to NASA Artemis II Rocket Hardware
NASA’s Artemis II mission has reached a significant milestone with the preparation of a critical auxiliary target that underwent testing at United Launch Alliance’s Florida…
NASA Forges Ahead in Crucial Test Series: Moon Rocket Engine Hot Fire
NASA has successfully completed a full-length hot fire test of the RS-25 engine, marking a crucial step in the Artemis missions that aim to return…