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Artemis III SLS Core Stage Joins Boosters at Kennedy

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Briefings

NASA's Artemis III SLS core stage was successfully integrated with twin solid rocket boosters at Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building on October 28, 2026. The 212-foot stage was lifted from High Bay 2 and moved to High Bay 3, completing its short stack configuration before being prepared for a tanking test at Launch Pad 39B. The mission plans to launch astronauts Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas, and Luca Parmitano in the Orion spacecraft to test commercial rendezvous capabilities.

Key points

• The Artemis III SLS core stage was integrated with twin solid rocket boosters at Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building on October 28, 2026.
• The 212-foot rocket stage was lifted from High Bay 2 and moved to High Bay 3, completing its short stack configuration.

Context

This event marks the final assembly phase for the Artemis III mission, which will launch astronauts in the Orion spacecraft to test commercial spacecraft docking capabilities. The SLS rocket is designed to support future lunar landings, with the current phase focusing on tanking tests and countdown procedures at Launch Pad 39B.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the final assembly and integration of the SLS core stage at Kennedy Space Center. It does not include details about the actual launch date, the specific tanking test results, or the final countdown timeline. The evidence is limited to the assembly phase and does not cover the mission's operational status or future launch plans.

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