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When is Artemis launching

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Artemis II is targeting a launch as early as February 6, pending successful completion of critical tests, including a fuel test scheduled for February 2. The exact date will be determined after these preparations are complete.

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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle, rolling out to launchpad

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  • Artemis II rocket moved to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center 13s
  • SLS rocket and launcher weigh over 17 million pounds, taller than Statue of Liberty 44s
  • Mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby to test Orion systems 1m 22s
  • Mission aims to prepare for Artemis III, a planned moon landing 1m 37s
  • Fuel test scheduled for February 2; earliest launch date is February 6 1m 58s

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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle, rolling out to launchpad
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NASA's Artemis II mission clears big hurdle, rolling out to launchpad

The next major test for Artemis 2 is a fuel test scheduled for February 2nd; if successful, the earliest possible launch date is February 6th.

NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad
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NASA begins Artemis II rollout to launchpad

If all goes well, NASA could launch Artemis 2 as soon as February 6th.

Final preparations for Artemis II launch underway
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Final preparations for Artemis II launch underway

The first launch window for Artemis II opens on February 6th.

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