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NASA’s Artemis I mission: everything to know about the big launch

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Mary Beth Griggs
It’s time to fuel up!

In a few minutes, NASA will start loading propellant into the SLS in preparation for its scheduled launch time at 1:04AM ET. Coverage has already started on NASA TV.

How to watch NASA’s Artemis I SLS megarocket launch

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