@NASAArtemis: The pieces for Artemis III are coming together at @NASAKennedy. The twin solid rocket boosters? They’re getting stacked…
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NASA updates progress on Artemis III, including stacking of solid rocket boosters, countdown simulation, and heat shield attachment to the Orion spacecraft.
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The pieces for Artemis III are coming together at @NASAKennedy.
The twin solid rocket boosters? They’re getting stacked.
The launch team? They’re simulating the countdown.
The heat shield? It’s now attached to the Orion spacecraft.
Full steam ahead for Artemis III. https://t.co/2f92kv6HEi
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