NASA Michoud Assembly Facility

06/06/2026

The Artemis II launch was a little over two months ago, but the Moon Joy is still shining bright!

We’re loving these amazing moments captured by our talented photographers.

Join NASA Artemis for Moon Joy June and celebrate the mission, the memories, and the journey ahead. Learn more here >> https://www.nasa.gov/moonjoyjune/

06/04/2026

Let the fun and learning begin!

We’re excited to welcome seven talented interns this summer! Over the coming months, these students will bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas as they contribute to advancing NASA’s missions.

We look forward to seeing the impact they’ll make.

05/26/2026

On Tuesday, June 9, we’ll announce the four astronauts who will orbit Earth aboard the NASA Artemis III mission!

Watch our live event at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC) to learn about the crew and their mission to test rendezvous and docking capabilities between Orion and commercial human landing systems — a critical step needed to deliver astronauts to the surface of the Moon. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-to-announce-artemis-iii-crew-provide-mission-progress-update/

05/25/2026

On this , we pause to honor and reflect on the courageous individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/24/2026

in 1988, NASA Michoud played a vital role in the emergency response to TACA airlines Flight 110 after the aircraft lost both engines and made an emergency landing at our facility. The aircraft was carrying crew, passengers, and cargo and within minutes of the commercial jet touching down, teams from NASA Michoud’s security, fire department, and medical clinic were on site to assist.

To this day, Captain Dardano continues to commend NASA employees for their extraordinary response and dedication that day. Recently, we had the honor of welcoming Captain Dardano and his family back to Michoud to revisit the site of the historic emergency landing and reflect on the remarkable teamwork that helped avert tragedy.

05/13/2026

Planning is underway for our Artemis III mission, which will test the capabilities of NASA's Orion spacecraft and one or both commercial landers from Blue Origin and SpaceX as they meet and dock in Earth's orbit.

This highly complex mission will be an important step to landing astronauts on the Moon with Artemis IV in 2028. Details: https://go.nasa.gov/4dv2scO

05/11/2026

We were honored to welcome NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman on May 7 to NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility to see how our team is helping build the future of human space exploration through Artemis.

As a key production site for NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, teams at Michoud are focused on hardware for upcoming Artemis missions, including next year’s Artemis III mission and beyond.

We appreciate Administrator Isaacman taking time to see firsthand the progress being made here at America's Rocket Factory as we continue building what’s next.

05/10/2026

In less than three weeks, the top four-fifths of the SLS core stage for Artemis III has...

✅ Left our facility
✅ Traveled hundreds of miles
✅ Arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center
✅ Lifted vertically into High Bay 2

Read more about what comes next: https://go.nasa.gov/3P5iZfh

05/02/2026

On the move🌟
The core stage wasn't the only piece of hardware to arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space Center this week!

What just arrived:
✅First shipment of boosters for Artemis III
✅Top 4/5s of the core stage for Artemis III
✅NASA's Orion spacecraft used for Artemis II

Curious about what comes next? READ MORE >>

On the heels of a successful Artemis II test flight, teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are pressing forward for the next Artemis mission.

04/29/2026

What a week!

From to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Artemis III core stage has started its journey.

This week, the top four-fifths of the SLS (Space Launch System) hardware made its way to Florida, where it will soon join the previously delivered boat-tail and engine section.

Read more: https://go.nasa.gov/420DXyL