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NASA Prepares Space Launch System for First Launch Window

SLS is now expected to launch as soon as August 29 from Kennedy Space Center.

SLS at Launch Site 39B during a full moon. [Photo: NASA]
SLS at Launch Site 39B during a full moon. [Photo: NASA]
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Key Takeaways:

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) has entered the last stages of preparations for its upcoming August launch window.

Following the completion of the rocket’s wet dress rehearsal campaign, the SLS returned to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) where multiple repairs were made. NASA will soon conduct leak tests for the core stage as part of a final checkout for the rocket.

Jeremy Kariuki

Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.

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