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NASA says it's 'go' for Artemis II launch on Apr. 1

NASA to update Artemis 2 rocket launch date. Time, how to watch

An update is coming today on NASA's Artemis 2 lunar mission to launch four astronauts on a historic journey around the moon.

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NASA will try its Artemis II launch again in early April

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NASA to roll Artemis II rocket back to pad for April launch

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NASA now targetting April 1 for next attempt to launch Artemis 2 mission

With repairs to the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket now completed, NASA has officially set April 1, 2026, as the next opportunity to launch the Artemis 2 mission to the Moon.

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Unanimous vote in risk assessment clears way for 4 astronauts to launch on moon mission

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NASA targets April 1 launch for first crewed moon mission since Apollo

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Nasa sets new launch date for Artemis Moon mission

Although Nasa managed to plug the hydrogen fuel leaks at the pad in February, a helium-flow issue forced the space agency to return the rocket to the Vehicle Assembly Building for repairs, bumping the...

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NASA clears major milestone for Artemis II mission

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NASA targets April launch to the moon

Smithsonian Magazine

Why NASA’s Artemis 3 Mission Isn’t Sending Astronauts to the Moon Anymore

The mission’s goals have changed, and Artemis 4 will be the first lunar landing attempt. Four missions are tentatively scheduled within the next three years

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NASA adds new Artemis moon missions in major overhaul of lunar program

NASA is adding another Artemis moon mission to its schedule even before Artemis 2 has a new date for launch. Here's the latest on the program.

Science News

NASA scraps its 2027 moon landing, adds two missions in 2028

Rather than land astronauts on the moon, the Artemis III mission will now focus on docking and space suit tests in low Earth orbit.

The Indianapolis Star

'Anomaly' with ULA Vulcan rocket reportedly prompts missions pause

This decision follows an anomaly where sparks were seen coming off the rocket during its most recent mission. An investigation into the issue could take months, potentially delaying ULA's planned launch schedule for 2026. Despite the anomaly, the Vulcan ...

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Vandenberg a ‘Thriving Hub’ as Base Gears Up for More Missions, More Jobs

A skyrocketing launch rate among other increasingly busy missions means Vandenberg Space Force Base is prepping for a big boost in its workforce, Col.