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[b]Last stop before launch pad: Orion arrives at VAB[/b] The Artemis II Orion ("Integrity") on Thursday (Oct. 16) was rolled over to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at the Kennedy Space Center in preparation for its stacking atop the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. "This step brings Artemis II closer to its historic launch in 2026, paving the way for America's return to the Moon!" said acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy. The spacecraft had previously been in the Launch Abort System Facility, where it was fitted with its escape tower and ogive panels. Once mated with the SLS, the launch vehicle will be complete. The next milestone will be a countdown rehearsal in the VAB with the Artemis II crew.
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