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Artemis II liftoff and SLS thrust record claims

April 2, 2026Ryan Bale, Scott Schilke, John Kraus

Multiple posts celebrate Artemis II liftoff and emphasize SLS power, repeating the 8.8 million pounds of thrust figure and framing it as the most powerful rocket humans have launched on.

8.8 Million Pounds of thrust powering SLS off the pad for Artemis II, returning Humans to the Moon
8.8 million pounds of thrust! God Speed Artemis II Crew!
With 8.8 million pounds of thrust, no humans have ever launched on top of a more powerful vehicle.
LIFTOFF OF ARTEMIS II 🚀 The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft launched on April 1, 2026, at 6:35 PM.
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