Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Now Has All 4 Powerful Engines on Board

The core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission now has all four of its RS-25 engines. Technicians installed the fourth and final engine on September 25, 2023, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

 

The Artemis 2 mission is scheduled to launch in late 2024 and will send four astronauts around the moon and back. It will be the first crewed mission to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

 

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The SLS rocket is the most powerful rocket ever built and is designed to send humans and cargo to deep space. The core stage is the tallest and widest part of the rocket and contains the four RS-25 engines. The engines are powered by liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen and can produce over 8 million pounds of thrust.

The Artemis 2 mission is a critical step in NASA's Artemis program to return humans to the moon and eventually to Mars. The mission will test the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft in preparation for the Artemis 3 mission, which will land astronauts on the moon in 2025.

 

The installation of all four engines on the Artemis 2 moon rocket is a major milestone in the program. It brings NASA one step closer to launching the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years.

 

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FAQ

What is the Artemis 2 Moon Rocket?

The Artemis 2 Moon Rocket is the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will launch NASA's Artemis 2 mission. The Artemis 2 mission is scheduled to launch in late 2024 and will send four astronauts around the moon and back. It will be the first crewed mission to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

What are the four engines on the Artemis 2 Moon Rocket?

The four engines on the Artemis 2 Moon Rocket are RS-25 engines. The RS-25 engines are powered by liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen and can produce over 8 million pounds of thrust.

When will the Artemis 2 Moon Rocket launch?

The Artemis 2 Moon Rocket is scheduled to launch in late 2024.

What is the purpose of the Artemis 2 mission?

The purpose of the Artemis 2 mission is to test the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft in preparation for the Artemis 3 mission, which will land astronauts on the moon in 2025.

How many people will be on the Artemis 2 mission?

Four astronauts will be on the Artemis 2 mission.

What is the significance of the Artemis 2 mission?

The Artemis 2 mission is a critical step in NASA's Artemis program to return humans to the moon and eventually to Mars. It will be the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years.