NASA has finally confirmed a set Artemis I launch date, and the SLS megarocket is slated to launch at the end of August.
that the SLS megarocket, which will help usher in a new age of space exploration, is now “go for launch” for the Artemis I mission on August 29, 2022. And, with just six days to go, the space agency doesn’t appear to be backing down.NASA’s Artemis I rocket being moved into place. Image source: NASA/Kim Shiflett
That’s why having final confirmation of the Artemis I launch date is so important for many, especially those who plan to attend the event in person. Artemis I will launch from Cape Canaveral on August 29. When it does, the spacecraft will begin a 42-day trip where it flies past the Moon before returning to Earth.
Despite NASA giving the Artemis I launch date a thumbs up, the new megarocket isn’t quite 100 percent just yet. There are still a few lingering problems plaguing the new launch system. In fact, the SLS rocket has effectively failed four wet dress rehearsals due to various issues. Still, NASA says it is ready to launch, according to reports fromNASA has yet to correct all these issues, and there are some parts of the system that can’t even be properly tested until it is actually ready to launch.
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