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Artemis II rocket rolls to launch pad

NASA’s Artemis II rocket and spacecraft reach launch pad as lift-off window inches closer

The crawler carried the Moon-bound rocket and spacecraft slowly towards the pad at a maximum speed of just 0.82 miles per hour. The rocket made a scheduled pause outside the VAB’s high-bay doors for the teams to reposition the crew access arm.

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NASA hauls Artemis II moon rocket to launch pad for February flight

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Watch NASA roll its historic Artemis II moon rocket to the launch pad this weekend

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Watch NASA roll huge Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad today

NASA will roll its Artemis 2 moon rocket out to the launch pad on Saturday (Jan. 17), and you can watch the slow-moving action live.

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NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon is inching toward the launch pad

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NASA's SLS rocket rolls to launch pad head of Artemis II moon mission

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NASA’s Artemis II Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad — What Happens Next

NASA’s Artemis II rocket arrives at Launch Pad 39B, beginning final prelaunch tests ahead of the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, set for Feb. 2026.

NASA Artemis II prep to close Playalinda Beach in coming weeks near Titusville

Operating hours at Playalinda Beach near Titusville will shrink during NASA's Artemis II preparations, then the beaches will close starting Jan. 31.