Artemis 2 moon rocket rolls back to launch pad
By Brett Tingley
Published on March 20, 2026.
NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) has returned to its launch pad in preparation for its second mission to the moon, which will be the first time the vehicle carries a crew. The rocket was transported from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to historic Launch Pad 39B, taking around 12 hours. This is the second time NASA has rolled out the rocket and is expected to occur no earlier than April 1. If SLS cannot't launch on April 2, there are other launch opportunities throughout the month.
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