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Friendly reminder… This account will soon be archived. To stay up to date with SLS news and the journey to send humans to the Moon and beyond, we encourage you to follow @NASAArtemis and @NASA_Marshall.

Exciting news for the youngest members of the Artemis Generation! “Hooray for SLS!” is now available in Spanish 🇪🇸 and French 🇫🇷. Explore downloadable versions, hands-on activities, and discover how SLS is helping launch humans to the Moon and beyond. Be sure to also check out the second book in the series, "Our Friend Orion":

Standing 17 stories tall, the SLS twin solid rocket boosters produce 7.2 million pounds of thrust at launch. When their job is done, 16 booster separation motors then ignite to safely push the boosters away from the rocket. LEARN MORE >>

Rocket engineering may seem complex, but don't worry – members of the SLS team are here to break it down. Join us as we blast off into the world of space terminology with "Nerdy Words" >>

Important Update! @NASA is streamlining its presence on X. This account will soon be archived. But don’t worry — you can continue to stay up to date with the latest news and updates about SLS by following @NASAArtemis and @NASA_Marshall.

Be a part of history🚀 Have you submitted your Moon Mascot design yet? This is your opportunity to design the zero-gravity indicator for the @NASAArtemis II mission that will accompany the crew on their lunar mission. Learn more about how to submit your idea before June 16: 🔗

RT @NASAGroundSys: In 2007, Liliana Villarreal joined @NASA. Now, she's the Artemis Landing and Recovery Director. “I think it’s an amazing thing what we’re doing for humanity. It’s going to better humanity, and it’s a steppingstone to eventually us living in other worlds. And I get to be part of that. You get to be part of that. How cool is that?” - Lili Learn about her journey here:

RT @NASAGroundSys: Pumped up! ⛽ Teams with Exploration Ground Systems ready @NASA_Orion for stacking atop the Artemis II @NASA_SLS rocket by fueling the service module, provided by @esa. To complete this operation, teams stationed in the Launch Control Center oversee and direct fueling operations, while teams in the Multi-Payload Processing Facility respond to manipulate valves and load the flight hardware’s bipropellant system. The service module is the powerhouse of the Orion spacecraft. It will provide in-space maneuvering capability, power, and life support commodities such as water, oxygen, and nitrogen for @NASAArtemis missions.

Powered up!!💪 Teams with @NASAGroundSys recently powered up the SLS rocket core stage and boosters for #Artemis II for the first time inside the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at @NASAKennedy. Learn more about the upcoming integrated testing:

The #Artemis campaign would not be possible without thousands of companies across America. This week, SLS team members and NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock had the opportunity to visit employees at Constellium in Ravenswood, WV, to say thank you for all their hard work and dedication. Learn more about our Artemis partners >>

RT @NASAKennedy: Teams with @NASAGroundSys are preparing Artemis II with a series of integrated testing on the @NASA_SLS rocket. Engineers have started the test campaign to confirm rocket and ground systems are working and communicating as planned. Follow along:

RT @NASAGroundSys: 🔌Powered up!⚡ Last week, Exploration Ground Systems teams powered up the @NASAArtemis II @NASA_SLS core stage and solid rocket boosters for the first time. Teams in @NASAKennedy’s Launch Control Center verified the systems and interfaces function between the flight hardware and ground systems, including the engine and booster thrust control systems.

NASA is preparing for a sustainable human presence beyond Earth. Learn more about how the development of robotic 3D printing could play a role in the building of habitats, landing pads, and roads using local materials on the Moon and Mars >>

NASA is preparing for a sustainable human presence beyond Earth. Learn more about how the development of robotic 3D printing could play a role in the building of habitats, landing pads, and roads using local materials on the Moon and Mars >>

NASA has signed its fourth and final agreement for the international CubeSats that will fly aboard the SLS during Artemis II. The CubeSats, which will deploy from the Orion stage adapter, contain technology demonstrations or scientific experiments that can potentially enhance understanding of the space environment. 🔗

NASA is preparing for a sustainable human presence beyond Earth. Learn more about how the development of robotic 3D printing could play a role in the building of habitats, landing pads, and roads using local materials on the Moon and Mars >>

RT @NASAArtemis: Time is running out to submit your ideas for the zero gravity indicator that will fly aboard the Artemis II mission! Submissions close on June 16, 2025. This is your opportunity to design something that could fly around the Moon inside of @NASA_Orion:

NASA has announced the winners of their seventh annual "Videographer of the Year" awards. Congratulations are in order for the following #NASASLS and #NASAMichoud videographers: 📸First place, Production - Sam Lott, Brandon Hancock 📸Second place, Production - Sam Lott, Brandon Hancock 📸Second place, Documentation - Evan Deroche, Eric Bordelon, Michael DeMocker, Sam Lott, Brandon Hancock 📸Third place, Time Warp - Brandon Hancock, Sam Lott Check out all the videos from this year's winners here: