Artemis III Core Stage Arrives at Kennedy Space Center

The core stage for NASA's Artemis III mission, which aims to return American astronauts to the lunar surface, arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 27, 2026. This 212-foot structure traveled 900 miles by barge from its manufacturing facility and is now being prepared for final assembly and integration with other rocket components. The mission is currently targeted for a late 2027 launch.