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Artemis II Mission

Artemis II Reaches Pad as NASA Sets Wet Dress Rehearsal to Decide Early February Launch

A full propellant-loading rehearsal by Feb. 2 will determine whether NASA proceeds with a launch attempt as soon as Feb. 6.

Artemis II Reaches Pad 39B as NASA Begins Final Tests for First Crewed Moon Flyby in 50 Years

Artemis II Moon Rocket Begins Roll to Pad as NASA Opens Final Test Campaign

NASA Sets Artemis II Launch Windows as Rollout to Launch Pad Nears

Orion Enters VAB for Stacking as Artemis II Advances Toward 2026 Launch

NASA Targets Feb. 5, 2026 Earliest Launch for Artemis II Crewed Moon Flyby