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NASA Targets March 20 Artemis II Rollout After Fixing Flight-Safety Harness

The schedule adjustment follows replacement of a core-stage harness tied to the rocket’s flight termination system.

Overview

  • The move from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B is now planned no earlier than March 20, a one-day slip from March 19.
  • Engineers replaced the electrical harness linked to the flight termination system and are completing closeout checks ahead of rollout.
  • NASA says the revised timeline still supports a potential April 1 launch window opening, pending final pad readiness and weather.
  • Once underway, the crawler-transporter journey to Pad 39B is expected to take up to 12 hours, with NASA planning a live stream of the rollout.
  • The adjustment follows earlier prelaunch work that addressed a dislodged helium seal, refreshed batteries, and minor leak checks during wet dress rehearsals.