As NASA is close to returning the first astronauts on the moon since the Apollo program over 50 years ago, progress is being made on hardware that will send the next humans to the lunar surface.
With all the hardware in Florida for the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, which will launch the Artemis 2 crew around the moon in 2026, the work is lifting in the main stage of the next booster that will fly on Artemis 3, the first moon of the new program is planned as Landing.
What is this?
The 130-foot-tall (40-meter) propalent tank is one of the five major elements including 212-Foot-Lumb (65-meter) SLS core stage. The platform, its four RS -25 rocket engine, and with side -mounted solid rocket boosters, will be used to launch the Artemis 3 Orion spacecraft and its crew to launch on the moon.
The teams have recently completed the application of thermal protection system and will now continue to exclude the liquid hydrogen tank with final systems, which need to fly on the Artemis 3 mission.
where is?
NASA’s Michael Vidhan Sabha facility is located in Eastern New Orleans, Louisiana.
Before serving as a factory for the Artemis SLS core stage components, Michod was used to collect the outer tank for Apollo-Eugration Shani V rocket stages and 30-year space shuttle program.
Why is this amazing?
It takes another step forward before humans take a step on the moon again.
The photo itself is surprising how photographer Steven Sepel was able to capture the reflection of the liquid hydrogen tank in a permanent body of water as the hardware was taken to its next processing facility.
Wish to know more?
You can read more about the completion of Artemis 3 missions and other components for SLS in Michoud.
