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NASA's New Orleans facility finishes big piece of Artemis III rocket

Carlie Kollath Wells

Nighttime at a NASA facility: a large orange rocket stage lies on its side on the tarmac, supported by equipment. Ground crew in hi-vis vests observe, with a NASA building in the background. — The new launch system, which is mostly built in New Orleans, is the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built. NASA ultimately plans to use it for missions to Mars. Photo: NASA

The new launch system, which is mostly built in New Orleans, is the most powerful rocket NASA has ever built. NASA ultimately plans to use it for missions to Mars. Photo: NASA

🚀 Days after Artemis II's successful mission, the folks at Michoud are already onto the next moon mission. (Axios)

They've finished the largest piece of the Artemis III rocket and will roll it out today to the barge that will take it to Kennedy Space Center. (NASA)
DYK — Astronaut Christina Koch is an Eagles fan and was in New Orleans last year for the Super Bowl. She brought confetti from the game to space. (Instagram)

🥬 It's 4/20. Napoleon House has a party at 4pm celebrating its Pimm's Cup collab with Louie Louie, a THC-infused canned drink. (Details)

Another option: Mélange, a THC-focused bar on Frenchmen Street.

👀 The French Quarter is getting remote police drones similar to the ones in Jefferson Parish. City Council approved the move last week. (Press release)

🥺 Closing: Restaurant Johnny Sánchez in the CBD and Old Metairie blowdry bar Bleu.

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