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Watch timelapse of Artemis II rocket rollout to launch pad

Watch timelapse of Artemis II rocket rollout to launch pad

Summary

NASA's Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft have moved to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for their Artemis II mission. This mission aims to send astronauts around the Moon, marking the first such attempt in over 50 years.

Key Facts

  • The Artemis II mission plans to send astronauts around the Moon.
  • The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is 98 meters tall.
  • The spacecraft traveled four miles to reach Pad 39B.
  • The launch pad is located at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
  • This is the second time the spacecraft has been moved to the launch pad.
  • This mission marks over 50 years since astronauts last traveled around the Moon.

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