Artemis II: Snow Moon Photobombs SLS Rocket Ahead Of The Lunar Mission; Know When The Crew Will Be Launched

Artemis II: Snow Moon Photobombs SLS Rocket Ahead Of The Lunar Mission; Know When The Crew Will Be Launched

Stunning view of February’s full moon ahead of the imminent launch

Northrop Grumman Boosters Set For First Crewed Lunar Voyage Of Artemis Era

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 29, 2026 Two Northrop Grumman five segment solid rocket boosters are taking their place on the launch pad as NASA prepares for the first crewed flight of the Space Launch System rocket under the Artemis II mission from Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, targeted for early February 2026. The twin solid rocket boosters stand 177 feet tall and each produces 3.6 million pounds of thrust at lif

Artemis II: Preparing for Humanity’s Return Toward the Moon

Artemis II and the Orion spacecraft are undergoing final preparations and testing as NASA readies a four-person crew to travel closer to the moon than humans have in more than 50 years. The mission marks a major step toward returning astronauts to lunar orbit, and a CU Anschutz graduate is playing a key role in ensuring the astronauts remain healthy in space.