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‘Exceeded expectations:’ NASA looks toward Artemis II crewed mission after phase one success
Read full article: ‘Exceeded expectations:’ NASA looks toward Artemis II crewed mission after phase one successNASA discusses data from the successful launch last year of its mega moon rocket as part of the Artemis I mission.
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NASA completes engine test firing of moon rocket on 2nd try
Read full article: NASA completes engine test firing of moon rocket on 2nd tryWith this critical test finally finished, NASA now will send the rocket segment to Kennedy Space Center for launch preparations. (NASA via AP)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA completed an engine test firing of its moon rocket Thursday, after the first attempt in January ended prematurely. This time, the four main engines of the rocket’s core stage remained ignited for the full eight minutes. John Honeycutt, NASA's program manager for the Space Launch System or SLS rocket, said everything seemed to go well in Thursday's test firing. The SLS rocket will send an empty Orion capsule to the moon and back.