Artemis I's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft stand at Launch Complex 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The historic launch pad was used for the first integrated Artemis mission, which sent an uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the Moon and back to Earth.
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| Artemis I moon rocket at Launch Complex 39B, Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States |
Artemis I launched from Launch Complex 39B on November 16, 2022, beginning a 25-day mission that traveled about 1.4 million miles before Orion splashed down on December 11, 2022. The mission tested the SLS rocket, Orion spacecraft, and supporting ground systems ahead of crewed Artemis missions.
Quick Facts About Artemis I at Launch Complex 39B
- Location: Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
- Launch Complex: Launch Complex 39B
- Rocket: Space Launch System (SLS)
- Spacecraft: Orion
- Mission: Artemis I
- Launch Date: November 16, 2022
- Mission Type: Uncrewed lunar test flight
- Mission Duration: 25 days, 10 hours, 53 minutes