NASA delays Artemis II launch
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NASA muscled through familiar headaches Monday at Kennedy Space Center during a critical tanking test dealing with liquid hydrogen leaks at the launch pad for the Artemis II moon mission that could fly as soon as this Sunday.
If the fueling test goes well, the Artemis II flight around the moon and back could take off as early as Feb. 8.
As NASA prepares to send astronauts around the moon, a critical dress rehearsal on Monday will reveal whether its rocket is truly ready to fly.
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.