NASA eyes March 6 for Artemis II moon launch : NPR
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Key Points:
- NASA aims to launch the Artemis II mission with four astronauts on a lunar flyaround as soon as March 6th, following a successful test fueling of its 322-foot-tall moon rocket at Kennedy Space Center.
- The mission will be the first crewed trip around the moon since 1972, covering approximately 600,000 miles and involving astronauts from NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.
- Despite earlier issues like a liquid hydrogen leak during fueling tests, recent adjustments have resolved these problems, and a smooth countdown dress rehearsal was conducted, though some minor glitches occurred.
- A comprehensive multi-day flight readiness review is scheduled for late next week to ensure all mission aspects are prepared before confirming the launch date.
- The Artemis II crew—Reid
