NASA hauls its repaired moon rocket from the hangar back to the pad for an early April launch - AP News
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NASA moves Space Launch System moon rocket to launch pad for early April Artemis test flight.
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NASA has moved its Space Launch System rocket from the hangar back to the launch pad following repairs, positioning the vehicle for an early April liftoff. The move marks a significant step forward for the agency's Artemis program, which aims to return astronauts to the moon. The rocket had been undergoing maintenance and upgrades since its previous test flight. This launch represents NASA's next attempt to validate the SLS and Orion spacecraft systems before crewed lunar missions. The early April target date underscores NASA's effort to maintain momentum on its lunar exploration timeline after experiencing previous delays.
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NASA has moved its Space Launch System rocket from the hangar to the launch pad, targeting an early April launch date for the Artemis program.
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