NASA targets March 6 for Artemis II after passing key SLS fueling rehearsal

NASA said on Friday it is targeting March 6 as the earliest launch date for Artemis II, the mission that will send four astronauts on a flight around the Moon and back, after completing a second full

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The Artemis program represents NASA's ambitious effort to return humans to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years, laying the groundwork for sustainable lunar presence and future missions to Mars. Artemis II is a critical step, being the first crewed mission of the program, and its successful launch readiness, including the SLS fueling rehearsal, is vital for achieving these long-term space exploration goals.

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NASASpace agency leading the Artemis program Artemis ProgramNASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon MoonDestination for human lunar missions AstronautsCrew members for the Artemis II mission

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First report: dh-les-sports · 20 Feb, 16:29|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 12h|Window: 12h

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