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Willoughby Canal closed to swimmers and boaters due to algae toxins
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NASA begins assembling large components for the Artemis III lunar mission
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 3:05 AM · 1 min read
NASA is putting together the next Space Launch System rocket that will support the Artemis III mission from Florida’s Space Coast.Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center moved the Artemis III SLS core stage into the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building as work continues to assemble the rocket.The 212-foot core stage is being lifted into position to be connected with the rocket’s two solid rocket boosters, which provide most of the thrust needed during liftoff.The work brings together the largest components of the Artemis III rocket as NASA prepares for the next phase of its lunar exploration programClick here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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