At 3:40 pm ET, we'll fire up one of the four RS-25 engines for NASA's Space Launch System, our rocket built for deep-space missions to the Moon and Mars. Today's test features an RS-25 flight controller set for use on an actual mission, engine components made with innovative manufacturing, and plenty of 🔥🔥🔥 and 💨💨💨. Watch: https://www.nasa.gov/live | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Rocket science! Yesterday, we tested one of our RS-25 Engines…four of which will power our Space Launch System rocket deeper into space than we’ve ever gone before. Watch a recap and get the details: http://go.nasa.gov/2h3ee56 | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

It IS 🚀 science! Today at 4:45 p.m. EST, we’re firing up one of the four RS-25 engines that will power NASA's Space Launch System rocket to destinations like the Moon and Mars! What is an RS-25 engine? Watch this video and tune in live to see the fire, smoke and steam during today’s test: https://www.nasa.gov/live | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Engineering Excellence RS 25s Readied for Artemis Mission #fblifestyle | Beyond the Stars

Before the RS-25 engines propel NASA's Space Launch System to the moon, they'll undergo lots of upgrades and testing. See how the RS-25 is evolving. | L3Harris Technologies