Artemis II Core Stage Integration – Complete!

Artemis II Core Stage Integration – Complete! - New Space Economy

Technicians from NASA and primary contractor Amentum join the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the stacked solid rocket boosters for the Artemis II mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 23, 2025. The core stage is the largest component of the rocket, standing 212 feet tall and weighing about 219,000 pounds with its engines. The stage is the backbone of the rocket, supporting the launch vehicle stage adapter, interim cry…

NASA Completes Artemis II Core Stage Integration

NASA and Amentum Technicians Integrate SLS Rocket with Solid Rocket Boosters for Artemis II Mission In a significant advancement for NASA’s Artemis program, technicians from NASA, in collaboration with the primary contractor Amentum, have successfully assembled the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with its stacked solid rocket boosters. This critical integration took place at NASA’s […]

Artemis II Core Stage Integration – Complete!

NASA/Frank Michaux Technicians from NASA and primary contractor Amentum join the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the stacked solid rocket boosters for the Artemis II mission at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on March 23, 2025. The core stage is the largest component of the rocket, standing 212 feet tall and weighing about 219,000 pounds with its engines. The stage is the backbone of the rocket, supporting the launch vehicle stage a…