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NASA's Space Launch System, weighing over 5,000 tons, has been transported to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center as part of preparations for the Artemis II mission, set to launch on February 6. This mission will see a crew of four undertake a 10.5-day flight around the Moon, focusing on testing life support systems ahead of Artemis III, planned for before the end of 2028. Final preparations, including power and fuel system connections, will now commence.