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Artemis III RS-25 Engine Processing: #3 Lift

Technicians prepare to transfer the #2 RS-25 SLS (Space Launch System) rocket engine (front) to the work stand with the #3 engine (back) for integration with the Artemis III core stage rocket on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. During Artemis III, the four RS‑25 engines will launch the Orion spacecraft and its crew of four into low Earth orbit, generating more than two million pounds of thrust at liftoff.

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Two-Day Aerospace Festival 

MAX POWER

Celebrate the spirit of American innovation at MAX POWER—an exposition of air and space technologies at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Nov. 7-8.

The two-day event will feature immersive experiences for all ages to enjoy, including air shows, skydiving stunts, technology demonstrations, spaceflight hardware, military aircraft, and behind‑the‑scenes access to America’s spaceport.
In collaboration with Air Dot Show, UP Summit, Space Florida, Delaware North, and Purpose Entertainment, MAX POWER blends history, exploration, and the cutting edge of aerospace into an unforgettable experience.

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A red, white, and blue NASA F‑15 is shown beside another jet aircraft during a cross‑country flight. The full F‑15 is visible, while only a portion of the F/A‑18’s red‑and‑white wing appears in the frame.
A NASA F‑15 aircraft is shown flying next to a NASA F/A‑18 during a cross‑country flight from Spokane, Washington, to Washington, D.C., on July 2, 2026.
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