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NASA will retest Artemis 2 moon rocket

NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts

NASA ran into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test of its new moon rocket Monday, calling into question how soon astronauts could take off for a trip around the moon.

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NASA will retest Artemis 2 moon rocket after discovering fueling issues

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Inside NASA's Artemis II mission

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What is a wet dress rehearsal? Here's what to know about NASA's upcoming moon rocket test.

NASA will conduct a second " wet dress rehearsal " this week before announcing a date to launch four astronauts around the moon on its Artemis II mission.

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NASA sets a date for redo of key Artemis II test

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NASA to try Artemis II test run again, could set up March moonshot

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Has NASA set another prelaunch test after delay? Latest on Artemis

A test of NASA's towering Space Launch System rocket uncovered another issue with the vehicle meant to launch astronauts on a mission around the moon.

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The Artemis 1 moon mission had a heat shield issue. Here’s why NASA doesn’t think it will happen again on Artemis 2

The Orion capsule's heat shield had issues during the uncrewed Artemis 1 moon mission in late 2022. Here are the steps NASA has taken to prevent them from recurring on Artemis 2.

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Why are the launch windows for NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission so short?

NASA's Artemis 2 mission, which will send four astronauts on a journey around the moon, can launch on just 11 days in March and April combined. Why are there so few opportunities to fly?

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Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on February 18

The Moon is still mostly in darkness tonight.

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When is Artemis 2 lifting off? Launch date window, times, what to know

A specific launch date is pending a critical fueling test and a flight readiness review by mission engineers. The 10-day mission will send 3 American astronauts and 1 Canadian astronaut on a trip around the moon without landing. This flight is a crucial ...