NASA starts launch rehearsal for Artemis II mission to moon

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NASA starts launch rehearsal for Artemis II mission to the moon
After adjusting its timeline for the last remaining tests of the Artemis II space launch system and Orion capsule because of freezing cold temperatures in Florida, NASA is now pressing ahead in prepar...

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When is the Artemis II rocket launch? NASA countdown test ahead
Watch NASA fuel up its Artemis 2 moon rocket today in critical prelaunch test
Former NASA astronaut speaks on critical Artemis II moon rehearsal
As NASA completes final preparations for the Artemis II mission, including a critical 'wet dress rehearsal,' former astronaut Leroy Chiao spoke with NBC News' Brian Cheung about the anticipated missio...

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Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA begins countdown for critical fueling test
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NASA’s Artemis II: Who are the 4 astronauts going around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years?
The crew represents the cutting edge of astronaut expertise, combining decades of spaceflight experience, technical knowledge and international collaboration to take humanity farther into space than i...

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NASA gears up for one more key test before launching Artemis II to the Moon
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What to know about Artemis II's 'wet dress rehearsal'
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How Big Is Artemis II's Orion Capsule? Smaller Than You Might Think

“The Orion Waste Management System (WMS) features a full commode suitable for short to mid-length duration missions, offering both privacy and comfortable means for the astronauts to use the bathroom. It employs a small urine tank that is vented to space and replaceable canisters for solid waste storage,” a technical paper on Orion states.
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NASA fuels up giant Artemis 2 moon rocket. Yes, it's a little leaky. So is it ready to fly?

NASA fully fueled its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial test today (Feb. 2) but had to pause the operation twice due to leaks. Will the agency still try to launch on Feb. 8?

Florida residents don't have to be in person to see Artemis II SLS rocket

NASA is providing a 24/7 live feed of the Space Launch System rocket on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Artemis 2 moon suits ready to make history | Space photo of the day for Jan. 30, 2026

Time to suit up!
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Artemis II simulated launch window opens tonight as NASA delays mission due to 'rare Arctic outbreak'

NASA's Artemis II simulated launch is scheduled for tonight after Arctic weather forced the mission to be delayed. The first crewed Artemis mega moon rocket could still leave Earth as early as this weekend.

Artemis II and the 21st century space race

NASA is working to take astronauts farther from Earth than any humans have ever gone, but the ambitious and costly moonshot has been plagued by delays.