America250 emblem placed on rocket boosters of Artemis II, set for lunar trip in 2026.
NASA is marking America’s 250th year with a bold new symbol of the nation’s relentless drive to explore.
The America250 emblem is now on the twin solid rocket boosters of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for Artemis II, the powerhouse that will launch a crew of four around the moon next year. Unveiled Dec. 2, the design echoes the America250 Commission’s Spirit of Innovation theme, honoring a country that has never stopped pushing the horizon forward.
At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians spent recent weeks carefully applying the emblem on the rocket inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, the same place where rockets for Apollo once stood. Engineers are running final tests on SLS and the Orion spacecraft as preparations intensify for Artemis II.
The roughly 10-day Artemis II journey around the moon will mark a defining moment in this new era of American exploration – paving the way for U.S. crews to land on the lunar surface and ultimately push onward to Mars.
America’s spirit of discovery is alive, and Artemis is carrying it to the moon and beyond.
By National Executive Committee resolution, American Legion departments and posts are encouraged to connect with their state and local America250 commissions. An online directory is available to contact these commissions at america250.org/our-partners/state-and-territory-commissions. Share your stories of involvement on Legiontown.
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