NASA delays Artemis II launch
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NASA said Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test a day earlier. The space agency said in a statement that the launch delay will “allow teams to review data and conduct a second wet dress rehearsal” before the flight test.
NASA's Artemis 2, the 1st crewed flight to the moon in 5 decades, could launch as early as Feb. 6. First, the rocket will need to ace a fueling test.
NASA has initiated a vital fueling test for the Artemis II mission, simulating launch day procedures to prepare for a historic journey back to the moon.
NASA has announced the final test before an Artemis II launch date. Here's what to expect from the upcoming wet dress rehearsal.
NASA’s rehearsal for Artemis II marks one of the final steps before four astronauts get launched into deep space for the first time since the Apollo program ended.