NASA's Artemis II Mega Rocket and Orion Capsule Reach Launch Pad for Lunar Mission Test
SPACE ECONOMY
NASA's Artemis II mission reached a key milestone as the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule arrived at launch pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center on January 17, 2026. Scheduled for a 10-day mission around the Moon with a crew of four astronauts, the mission aims to test critical systems before future lunar landings, with the earliest launch window opening on February 6, 2026.

Jan 20, 2026, 10:43 PM