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Combining power and capability, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is part of NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration and Artemis. SLS is the only rocket that can send Orion, astronauts, and cargo directly to the Moon in a single launch.
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Rocket Hardware for Future Artemis Flights Moved to Barge for Delivery to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
NASA is making strides with the Artemis campaign as key components for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket continue to make their way to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Teams with NASA and Boeing loaded the core stage boat-tail for Artemis III and the core stage engine section for Artemis IV onto the agency’s Pegasus barge at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans on Aug. 28.
NASA Releases Hooray for SLS! Children's Book
Hooray for SLS! is the first in a series of illustrated children's books that aims to introduce young explorers to NASA's Artemis campaign. In addition to a downloadable version of the book, coloring sheets, and student activities, parents and educators can watch and listen to a read aloud version of the book on YouTube.
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Artemis Blog
As NASA prepares for the first crewed flights of SLS, the Artemis blog is a source of information on Artemis launch and exploration progress and preparations.
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Media Resources
Access program fact sheets, archived news, imagery assets for media, soundbites, and media contact information
Public Engagement
Explore outreach opportunities and events, hands-on activities, monthly highlights, educator guides, and other downloadable content about SLS
SLS Video Galleries
Watch the latest videos to learn more about the rocket and its progress to the pad for future flights
Launching Science & Technology
Learn how the SLS rocket’s evolvable design makes it possible to fly more types of missions and enable science and discovery to other deep space destinations
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“Fuel” and Fire: NASA’s Artemis Missions to the Moon, feat. Metallica
What do Metallica and NASA’s Artemis missions to the Moon have in common? Both love “Fuel” and fire. See footage of the Artemis I launch scored by Metallica’s “Fuel.”
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