NASA delays the launch of Artemis II lunar mission
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NASA plans to test the planned leak repair with a second dress rehearsal fueling test later this month.
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NASA fuels up giant Artemis 2 moon rocket. Yes, it's a little leaky. So is it ready to fly?
NASA fully fueled its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial test today (Feb. 2) but had to pause the operation twice due to leaks. Will the agency still try to launch on Feb. 8?
NASA is planning to conduct a critical fueling test known as a wet dress rehearsal that will determine if Artemis 2 is on track to launch in Florida.
If the fueling test goes well, the Artemis II flight around the moon and back could take off as early as Feb. 8.
NASA’s rehearsal for Artemis II marks one of the final steps before four astronauts get launched into deep space for the first time since the Apollo program ended.
After pre-launch testing revealed rocket issues, NASA has delayed the Artemis II launch until March. Here's the latest.
NASA is fueling its new moon rocket in one final make-or-break test before sending astronauts on a lunar fly-around
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 delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test due to below-freezing temperatures, launch no earlier than Feb. 8
NASA has been forced to delay a critical fueling test for its Artemis 2 moon rocket due to unusually cold weather forecasted to hit the Space Coast this weekend.