The Artemis II mission around the moon will be a brilliant last hurrah for several space shuttle engines and booster rocket parts that first flew as far back as 1982.

NASA's Artemis II mission will launch with SLS rocket engines that have flown multiple times on past space shuttle missions. Here's their story.

The program, located in Ferguson, uses interactive activities like rocket launches to inspire students to pursue careers in aeronautics and space exploration.

NASA begun fueling its moon rocket Wednesday for humanity’s first lunar trip in more than half a century, aiming for an evening liftoff with four astronauts. Tensions were high as hydrogen fuel started flowing into the rocket hours ahead of the planned launch.

Follow along live as NASA sends astronauts into the moon's orbit with the launch of its key Artemis II mission on April 1.