NASA's integrated SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission is inching closer to launch - literally.
The agency is targeting no earlier than 7 a.m. EST, Saturday, Jan. 17, to begin the multi-hour trek from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
A pre rollout mission news conference, live feed of rollout, and a media gaggle will stream on NASA's YouTube channel. Individual streams for each of these events will be available from that page. Learn how to stream NASA content through a variety of online platforms, including social media.
The time of rollout is subject to change if additional time is needed for technical preparations or weather.
All times are Eastern. Events are as follows:
Friday, Jan. 16:
12 p.m.: Artemis II Rollout, Mission Overview News Conference
- John Honeycutt, Artemis II mission management team chair
- Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems
- Jeff Radigan, Artemis II lead flight director, Flight Operations Directorate
- Lili Villarreal, landing and recovery director, Exploration Ground Systems
- Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate
Saturday, Jan. 17:
7 a.m.: Rollout, Artemis II Live Views from Kennedy Space Center feed begins
9 a.m.: Artemis II Crew Rollout Media Event
