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NASA Moves Giant Artemis II Rocket to Launchpad to Blast Astronauts to Moon

NASA's Artemis II rocket has been moved to its launchpad, where it will undergo final testing before blasting astronauts to the Moon.

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NASA rolls out SLS rocket in Florida as Artemis launch date approaches

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Artemis II rocket mission to the moon: What you need to know

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Nasa's mega Moon rocket arrives at launch pad for Artemis II mission

Nasa's mega rocket has been moved to the launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida, as the final preparations get underway for the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years.

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Nasa to take astronauts around the moon for first time in 50 years

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Nasa moon rocket creeps to its launchpad in preparation for astronaut flight

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Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit. A month later, a rival rocket company, Blue Origin, flew its almost-as-large New Glenn rocket all the way to orbit and sent spacecraft on their way to Mars.

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Is SLS still the most powerful rocket? 5 facts as Artemis 2 rolls out

With Artemis II, SLS could become the most powerful rocket ever to launch humans. Its four main engines burn roughly 700,000 gallons of ultra-cold fuel, producing enough oomph to keep eight Boeing 747s aloft. Future versions of SLS, if they come to fruition, could deliver even greater power.