NASA, Artemis
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The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft rolled out from the Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B on Saturday. The 11-million-pound Artemis II SLS rocket and Orion Spacecraft had to move just four miles,
After rollout is complete, NASA will conduct a number of checkouts with Artemis 2's SLS and Orion. One of the most important tests is a wet dress rehearsal, during which teams will load the rocket with its cryogenic propellants and conduct a simulated launch countdown.
In his first official visit to Kennedy Space Center, newly sworn-in NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke exclusively on camera with WESH 2 to outline his plans for his term.