NASA moved the core stage, or the largest section, of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that will launch the crewed Artemis III mission in 2027 from the agency's Michoud Assembly Facility to the agency's Pegasus barge in New Orleans on April 20.


NASA Prepares Artemis 3 Launch

NASA has delayed the launch of Artemis II following a technical issue involving helium flow in the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The setback impacts NASA’s ambitious lunar exploration timeline under the Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon.

Engineers are assessing the propulsion system anomaly and conducting detailed inspections before setting a new launch date. Artemis II is designed to carry astronauts on a crewed mission around the Moon, marking a critical step toward sustained lunar exploration and future Mars missions.

NASA Delays Launch Of Artemis II Lunar Mission Due To Failure In Helium Flow Of SLS Rocket

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) outperforms SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy. The SLS generates 8.8 million pounds of thrust compared to the Falcon’s 5.1 million, and it can lift significantly more cargo. However, the Falcon Heavy remains far cheaper and reuses its boosters.

‘NASA Artemis SLS vs SpaceX falcon’: Which is more powerful rocket?

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NASA Prepares Artemis 3 Launch

NASA Delays Launch Of Artemis II Lunar Mission Due To Failure In Helium Flow Of SLS Rocket

‘NASA Artemis SLS vs SpaceX falcon’: Which is more powerful rocket?