Artemis III
NASA Completes Artemis III Short Stack at Kennedy Ahead of Fueling Test
NASA has joined Artemis III’s SLS core stage and boosters at Kennedy, preparing the rocket’s short stack for a fueling test at Pad 39B.
Andrew Javor•October 28, 2026
Mission overview
Last mission of the Wideband Global SatCom (WGS) series.
Rocket
Vulcan
Mission type
Communications
Payload
WGS-11
Launch complex
Space Launch Complex 41 · Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch date
To Be Determined
Launch window
Instantaneous window
Destination
Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit
Launch trajectory
Flight path pendingNo mission-specific trajectory source has been published here yet. The map shows the launch pad and your viewing location only—not an example flight path.
Launch timing remains unconfirmed.
Pad bearing: 1° N · 12.1 mi
Ground projection accounts for Earth's curvature at sea level, not observer height, refraction, clouds, terrain or buildings. Being above the geometric horizon does not guarantee visibility. Not for navigation or safety decisions.
Your viewing outlook
AI-poweredBased on the available launch details, not live local weather or a confirmed flight path. Visibility is not guaranteed.
Mission updates
Live updates from our team at the press site will appear here on launch day.
Where to watch
Launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Jetty Park
~5–8 mi from Cape pads · Paid parking pass
Max Brewer Bridge & Parrish Park
~10–12 mi from Kennedy pads · Free
Cocoa Beach Pier
~10–15 mi from Cape pads · Free beach access, paid parking
Sound travels about a mile every 5 seconds — from 12 miles away, you'll hear the roar roughly a minute after liftoff.
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