Mar 21, Kathmandu - NASA has successfully transported the 'Space Launch System' (SLS) and the 'Orion' spacecraft back to the launch site for their upcoming Moon mission. Both structures were moved approximately 6.4 kilometers from the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, to the launch pad.

The relocation process began at 12:20 AM local time on Friday and was completed after nearly 11 hours. NASA teams are now finalizing preparations for the launch, which is scheduled to take place between April 1 and April 6.

Earlier, during the final "Wet Dress Rehearsal" on February 21, issues were identified with helium flow to the rocket’s upper stage. Consequently, the rocket and spacecraft were returned to the assembly building for repairs.

During maintenance, engineers conducted extensive system checks and updates, including activating the new flight termination system battery, replacing batteries across various stages, and charging the Orion launch abort system batteries.

Additionally, the main stage’s liquid oxygen line was replaced, and the oxygen supply system was reconnected and tested, NASA confirmed.

Under the Artemis II mission, four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — will undertake a nearly 10-day journey, orbiting the Moon before returning to Earth.