NASA has rolled out the Space Launch System rocket for the Artemis II mission.
The rollout took place at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
The mission prepares for the first crewed journey around the Moon.

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• SLS rocket moved to launch pad from assembly building

• Rollout completed at Kennedy Space Center, Florida

• Marks key milestone for Artemis II mission

• Artemis II will carry astronauts around the Moon

• First crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program

• Orion spacecraft mounted on top of SLS

• Mission includes lunar flyby, no landing planned

• SLS is world’s most powerful operational rocket

• Supports long-term lunar exploration strategy