The Space Launch System rocket that will launch humans back to the moon for the first time since 1972 began its journey to the launch pad on Jan. 17, 2026 with its rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch window open on Feb. 6. | Space.com

How will NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center support the launch of our NASA's Space Launch System rocket when it launches for deep space missions? 🚀 In the next 60 seconds, learn how flight operations experts use up to 150 voice loops to stay connected across remote locations and ensure a successful mission. Watch the latest episode of NASA's Rocket Science in 60 Seconds! | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Space Launch System to Boost Science with Secondary Payloads: When NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket launches on its first flight, it will be doing some serious multi-tasking. Not only will Exploration Mission-1 test the performance of SLS and its integration with NASA’s Orion Spacecraft – we plans to use its massive lift capability to carry nearly a dozen nano-satellites to conduct science experiments beyond low Earth orbit. More: http://go.nasa.gov/1DsI3Rb | NASA - National Aeronautics a

1K views · 89 reactions | At the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility, technicians are building the stages of NASA's Space Launch System that will send Artemis to the Moon — and it's the setting for our latest episode of Rocket Science in 60 Seconds! Watch the full series on YouTube >> go.nasa.gov/2UhjyUt | NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center | Facebook