NASA is one day away from the historic rollout of the Artemis 2 rocket, set to carry four astronauts to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. The event marks a significant milestone in the Artemis program and the return of human lunar missions.

Artemis 2 Rollout Schedule

The Artemis 2 rocket, NASA’s second Space Launch System (SLS) booster, is scheduled to depart the Vehicle Assembly Building and head to Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Saturday, January 17, at 7 a.m. EST. The journey to the launch pad is expected to take several hours, given the rocket’s immense size – standing at 322 feet tall.

Live Press Conference Details

Prior to the rollout, NASA will host a press conference today, January 16, at 12 p.m. EST. The conference will focus on the Artemis 2 rollout procedures and an overview of the 10-day mission planned for February 6.

Mission Overview

The Artemis 2 mission will send four astronauts on a trajectory around the Moon, testing critical systems before future lunar landing missions. This mission is a key component of NASA’s broader goals for sustained lunar exploration.

Josh Dinner from Space.com is reporting live from the Kennedy Space Center, providing on-the-ground insights into the rollout preparations. You can watch the NASA press conference live in the window above.