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NASA moves critical fueling test for Artemis 2 moon rocket

Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA preps for critical test ahead of astronaut launch to the moon

NASA is just days away from its first chance to launch Artemis 2, the first astronaut mission to the moon since 1972, and will attempt a critical test for the lunar flight this weekend on Jan. 31.

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NASA moves critical fueling test for Artemis 2 moon rocket up to Jan. 31

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NASA is preparing for simulated launch of Artemis II mega moon rocket — and it could happen as early as Saturday

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Bill Nye on Artemis II mission, NASA's monumental projects in space

NASA's recently approved budget comes right as the space giant prepares for the Artemis II mission and other massive space exploration projects.

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Behind-the-scenes look at Artemis II astronauts' training for flight around the moon

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Shit’s Getting Real: NASA Aims for Artemis 2 Fueling Test on Saturday

The agency has bumped up the wet dress rehearsal to increase its chances of launching within the February window, but could an Arctic blast interfere?

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NASA advances Artemis II with fuelling test ahead of launch

NASA crews in Florida are working carefully to prepare for the Artemis II mission, the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft's first crewed flight..

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

Before NASA can decide a rocket launch date for Artemis 2, the giant SLS rocket has to ace a critical fueling test known as a wet dress rehearsal.

Artemis II: What to know about the moon missions ahead of planned February launch

Astronauts are preparing to orbit the moon in February, paving the way for long-term exploration. We're about to witness the dawn of a new era in space travel! 