NASA to roll out rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission
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NASA will soon roll out the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft to their launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
NASA has confirmed the upcoming milestones for its historic Artemis II mission—the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, sending four astronauts on a lunar flyby for the first time in over 50 years—with rollout and Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR) to set the stage for a potential launch in February.
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For reentering the Earth, the crew will let gravity do its job. They will endure speed and temperature on their journey back home before splashing in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. At the site, a recovery team will be awaiting the team's arrival and will bring the crew members back to the shore.
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