# NASA Conducts RS-25 Engine Test in Support of Future Artemis Missions

NASA Conducts RS-25 Engine Test in Support of Future Artemis Missions

via [NASA (all news)](https://www.nasa.gov/image-article/rs-25-engine-test-in-support-of-future-artemis-missions/)

NASA has conducted a test of the RS-25 engine, which will be used to support future Artemis missions. This is exciting news for sky-watchers who are interested in space exploration and the upcoming missions to the Moon. The successful testing of this engine brings NASA one step closer to returning humans to the lunar surface. Sky-watchers can look forward to following the progress of the Artemis program and its future milestones.

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