This year marks America’s 250th anniversary and a nationwide campaign called “America 250” is underway to highlight the best of what the United States has to offer.
NASA’s tribute to this once-in-a-lifetime event will be out-of-this-world… literally.
Its signature orange rocket – the Space Launch System (SLS) – is getting a makeover.
Following its successful 2022 mission – Artemis I – SLS will take astronauts around the Moon later this year in Artemis II. It will be the first crewed lunar trip since Apollo 17 and they will do it with custom-adorned solid rocket boosters featuring the “America 250” decal.
Artemis II will last 10 days, making it the longest crewed test flight in history. The mission is also set to break the record for the furthest human spaceflight from Earth.
SLS and the Artemis II mission will be a stylish, record-breaking tribute to American excellence.