Tag: ARTEMIS II

Alabama does not always get the national credit it deserves. But in the story of space, the proof is written in the sky. The rocket that carried humans back toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years was made in Alabama.

The crew of Artemis II reported a nice flight and precise launch on Wednesday as they ascended into the historic lunar mission.

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is will host an Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) watch party Wednesday as the crew of Orion launches for the historic 10-day lunar mission.

NASA’s Artemis II rocket is set to be rolled out of the Vehicle Assembly Building on March 20, meaning the April 1 launch date is still on the table.

NASA is offering a free ride on board Orion when the Artemis II mission launches. Orion will fly four astronauts around the moon and back next year and anyone can take part in the historic flight.