NASA targets Mar. 6 launch for Artemis II
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NASA's Artemis II rocket successfully completed a major prelaunch test. The crew will now enter quarantine as potential launch dates come as early as March.
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Artemis 2 SLS rocket begins launch countdown for fueling test at Kennedy Space Center
NASA's Artemis 2 Space Launch System rocket begins wet dress rehearsal fueling test at Kennedy Space Center, preparing for the mission to carry astronauts around the Moon.
The NASA Artemis II second wet dress rehearsal went far better than the first, NASA said, though it still found a few smaller glitches.
By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - NASA officials on Friday said the agency was targeting March 6 for the launch of four astronauts around the moon and back as part of its Artemis II mission after overcoming rocket-fueling snags in a second key launch rehearsal this week,
NASA is targeting March 6 for the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, pending final safety checks and readiness reviews, after a successful launch rehearsal.