The Space Launch System rocket that will launch humans back to the moon for the first time since 1972 began its journey to the launch pad on Jan. 17, 2026 with its rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The launch window open on Feb. 6. | Space.com

Space Launch System to Boost Science with Secondary Payloads: When NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket launches on its first flight, it will be doing some serious multi-tasking. Not only will Exploration Mission-1 test the performance of SLS and its integration with NASA’s Orion Spacecraft – we plans to use its massive lift capability to carry nearly a dozen nano-satellites to conduct science experiments beyond low Earth orbit. More: http://go.nasa.gov/1DsI3Rb | NASA - National Aeronautics a

85K views · 1.8K reactions | Space exploration is about to enter a new frontier. Witness history unfold and watch NASA and SpaceX: Countdown to Launch Tuesday at 10p. It all leads up to the official launch when live coverage begins Wednesday at 2p ET/11a PT on #SpaceLaunchLIVE. | Discovery | Facebook

#TBT: On this day in 1981, the FIRST space shuttle was launched from Kennedy Space Center! 🚀 Do you remember? | WESH 2 News