NASA Rolls Moon Rocket to Launch Pad

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NASA moved its very big moon rocket to the launch pad. This prepares for astronauts to fly around the moon soon.

The 322-foot rocket started moving from its building at dawn. It traveled slowly for four miles and arrived by night.

Thousands of workers and their families gathered to see it. They cheered loudly as the rocket slowly left the building.

This rocket carries an Orion crew capsule on its top. An empty capsule flew around the moon in 2022 as a test.

Four astronauts will fly on this important 10-day trip. They will go around the moon, but not land there yet.

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What did NASA move to the launch pad?

NASA moved its very big moon rocket to the launch pad.

How tall is the rocket?

The rocket is 322 feet tall.

How many astronauts will fly on the trip around the moon?

Four astronauts will fly on the trip around the moon.

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