Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center

Teams prepare to stack Artemis III rocket at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center

NASA has moved the core stage of the Space Launch System for Artemis III into the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, marking a key milestone in the mission. The stage will now undergo integration and testing as preparations continue for the 2027 lunar orbit mission involving Orion and commercial lunar landers.

Artemis III hardware arrives as moon race intensifies

After a weeklong journey spanning 900 miles, the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has arrived at Kennedy Space Center.

NASA’s Artemis III rocket, slated for 2027 mission, is rolled into the Kennedy Space Center

The largest rocket section for the Artemis III mission arrived in Florida by barge after traveling 900 miles, marking a significant milestone for a mission more than a year out.

Core rocket for upcoming Artemis III mission arrives at Kennedy Space Center

The Artemis II astronauts may have just returned from a successful mission to the moon, but NASA engineers are already preparing for the upcoming Artemis III launch.

Artemis 3 SLS rocket's core stage arrives in Florida for 2027 launch

The core stage for NASA's Artemis 3 rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday (April 27), completing a barge journey of 900 miles (1,450 kilometers).

'Backbone' of SLS rocket arrives in Florida. What to know about core stage

The core stage for NASA's Artemis moon rocket has arrived in Florida in a crucial step for the upcoming Artemis III mission. Here's what to know.