August 2023 Space Launch System Resources Compilation

This compilation of resources showcases significant milestones accomplished by NASA's monumental lunar rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS). Following its inaugural flight with the Artemis I launch in November 2022, NASA, in collaboration with partners across the nation, has been consistently advancing in the construction, integration, and testing phases for the SLS rockets. These rockets will play a pivotal role in propelling the initial crewed Artemis missions – Artemis II, III, and IV.

The video highlights encompass a variety of key moments: footage from the Artemis I launch, the assembly process of core stages for Artemis II and III at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, rigorous flight software testing conducted at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the production of launch vehicle stage adapters for Artemis II and III, also at the Marshall facility, visual documentation of the shipping and delivery of the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion System (ICPS) for Artemis III, and propulsion tests involving solid rocket boosters and RS-25 engines intended for forthcoming SLS missions.

The compilation further features glimpses into the early production stages of the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS), a component that will offer in-space propulsion in the Block 1B configuration, starting with Artemis IV.

With the Artemis initiative, NASA is actively pursuing the historic achievement of landing the first woman and first individual of color on the lunar surface. Within this overarching endeavor, SLS serves as a cornerstone for deep space exploration, working hand in hand with the Orion spacecraft and the Gateway, positioned in lunar orbit. Crucially, the SLS stands as the sole rocket capable of orchestrating comprehensive missions to transport Orion, astronauts, and essential supplies to the Moon in a single, impactful venture.