NASA successfully test-fired the core stage of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket for the second time on Thursday afternoon. The core stage design will be used for all configurations of the 322-foot-tall SLS rocket and the team will use the data from their tests to validate the design for flight. "The SLS is the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built, and during today’s test the core stage of the rocket generated more than 1.6 million pounds of thrust within seven seconds. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP"Today is a great day for NASA, Stennis and this nation’s human space exploration program. The John C. Stennis Space Center is the country's largest rocket engine test complex.

Source: Fox News March 19, 2021 13:07 UTC