SLS Hardware Preparations for Artemis III Underway

The preparations for the Artemis III mission are in full swing as NASA and Boeing focus on the Space Launch System (SLS) core stage. Recently, the core stage was moved to Building 110 at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, where technicians have begun removing scaffolding to inspect the intricate avionics and propulsion systems.

This detailed examination is crucial for ensuring the functionality and safety of the rocket, equipped with four powerful RS-25 engines. The completed core stage is slated for shipment to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, signaling a key milestone in the Artemis program.