NASA's Artemis II rocket rolls to launch pad in final bid to meet April deadline
undefined 24, 2026
NASA has rolled the Artemis II rocket back to the launch pad after repairing leaks discovered during earlier test runs. The 322-foot Space Launch System and Orion capsule could launch as early as April 1, carrying four astronauts on a 10-day mission around the Moon. This is likely NASA’s final chance to meet its April 2026 deadline. If successful, Artemis II will be the first crewed mission of the Artemis program, testing systems for future lunar landings and eventual missions to Mars.
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