The Orion Integrity spacecraft has been connected with the SLS rocket, preparing for a historic crewed journey to the Moon.
NASA's Exploration Ground Systems team joined and connected the Lockheed Martin-developed Orion spacecraft with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the upcoming Artemis II mission.
The Orion spacecraft was transported to the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, where it was lifted atop the SLS rocket in High Bay 3.
This milestone marks a significant step towards the Artemis II mission, with NASA and industry working towards a historic launch to the Moon with four astronauts early next year.
The Orion spacecraft, named Integrity by its astronaut crew
Author's summary: Orion spacecraft ready for Artemis II mission.