NASA has initiated the assembly of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at Kennedy Space Center for a lunar landing mission targeted for 2027. This process involves moving the SLS engine section to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The Artemis II launch is anticipated for early 2026. Artemis III will aim for a landing at the lunar South Pole. The mission’s viability depends on NASA's budget and the performance of SpaceX's Starship, which has faced recent failures in test flights and is crucial for lunar descent operations.
NASA is assembling the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to support a lunar landing mission by 2027, starting operations at Kennedy Space Center (KSC).
The SLS engine section has moved to the Vehicle Assembly Building as the agency prepares for Artemis II's launch in early 2026, a ten-day mission around the Moon.
Artemis III aims for a lunar landing mission in 2027, targeting the lunar South Pole, although budget uncertainties could impact the SLS program's future.
SpaceX's Starship Human Landing System will facilitate astronauts' descent to the lunar surface, but recent Starship test flights have encountered significant challenges.
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