NASA moves Artemis II rocket to launchpad
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This is the first crewed lunar mission since 1972, and could launch as early as Feb 6. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
With Artemis II, SLS could become the most powerful rocket ever to launch humans. Its four main engines burn roughly 700,000 gallons of ultra-cold fuel, producing enough oomph to keep eight Boeing 747s aloft. Future versions of SLS, if they come to fruition, could deliver even greater power.
Ahead of the historic mission which will return humans around the moon, NASA's giant SLS rocket is set to roll to the KSC launch pad for testing.