NASA’s Artemis II Rocket Arrives at Launch Pad 39B - NASA
By Jason Costa
Published on March 20, 2026.
NASA's Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft have arrived at Launch Pad 39B in Florida after an 11-hour journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. The rocket is set to be launched as part of a Golden Age of innovation and exploration, with the aim of new U.S.-inspired missions to the Moon's surface to help prepare for future astronauts. The early April launch window includes a 10-day journey around the Moon and back.
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