NASA Space Launch System Arrives at Launch Complex

Friday, March 18, 2022 at 08:49 AM ET

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NASA’s Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen illuminated by spotlights atop a mobile launcher. [Courtesy: NASA]

Key Takeaways:

NASA's Artemis I rocket, the world's most powerful, was successfully rolled out to Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center in preparation for its moon mission.
Artemis astronaut Capt. Victor Glover described the Orion spacecraft and focused on mission preparation, downplaying personal expectations despite the potential to be the first person of color on the moon.
The meticulous rollout, handled by Jacobs Space Operations using an upgraded crawler transporter, is considered a historic event aimed at inspiring interest in STEM fields.

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Florida (FLYING) — The world’s most powerful rocket has made its way to the launchpad—with its sights set on the moon.

NASA’s Artemis I rocket, including its Space Launch System (SLS), was unveiled to the public Thursday, sitting atop the agency’s massive crawler transporter. Hundreds of space enthusiasts lined up near the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center to watch history slowly stroll down to Launch Complex 39B.