Prep for next Artemis mission begins with launch pad's Crawler-Transport
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NASA has begun preparations for the Artemis III mission, with the Crawler-Transporter set to return the launch platform to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The mission, scheduled to launch in 2027, will test commercial lunar landers and stay in low-Earth orbit.
NASA is preparing for Artemis III after the success of Artemis II. The Crawler-Transporter will move the mobile launch pad and SLS rocket from the launch site to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The assembly of Artemis III's rocket will begin there. The fuel tank for the SLS rocket will arrive later this month. NASA aims to launch Artemis III in 2027, testing commercial lunar landers from SpaceX or Blue Origin. The crew will be named soon.
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