NASA Artemis 1 mission: SLS rocket Orion spacecraft arrives at launchpad
NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in preparation for a final tes
The rocket has been rolled to the pad for a final test before launch.
Before the test, all systems will have to undergo checkouts at the pad.
After the rehearsal, NASA will review data from the test before deciding on the launch date for the upcoming launch.
With Artemis, NASA aims to establish long-term exploration at the Moon, preparing for a human mission to Mars, along with the human landing systems and a gateway in orbit around the moon.
The uncrewed flight test mission will pave the way for many moon missions including ones that will land the first woman and the first person of colour on the Moon.