NASA Prepares for Artemis II Rollout of SLS Rocket and Orion Spacecraft
NASA is preparing to roll out its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, scheduled for January 17, 2026. This mission will feature a 10-day crewed flight around the Moon, carrying four astronauts, including the first woman and first African American on a NASA lunar mission, and aims to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon as a precursor to Mars exploration. The launch window is set between February 5 and April 2026.

NASA is set to roll out its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, scheduled for January 17, 2026. The rollout will cover 4 miles to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, taking up to 12 hours.
The Artemis II mission will involve a 10-day crewed flight around the Moon, testing systems for future lunar landings. The launch window is from February 5 to April 2026. The Orion capsule will carry four astronauts, including the first woman and first African American on a NASA lunar mission. This mission aims to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon and serve as a precursor for Mars exploration.




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