NASA hauls its repaired moon rocket from the hangar back to the pad for an early April launch

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By MARCIA DUNNMarch 20, 2026 at 01:53 PM

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NASA's repaired Artemis II rocket, with the Orion spacecraft, was transported from the Vehicle Assembly Building to pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Friday, March 20, 2026. This move prepares the rocket for a planned launch in early April. The Artemis II mission is part of NASA's broader program to return humans to the moon. The rocket's relocation to the launchpad follows repairs and maintenance conducted in the hangar. The launch aims to further test the Orion spacecraft and pave the way for future lunar missions.

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