Artemis II update: NASA targets March 6 for launch of historic moon mission following successful 'wet dress rehearsal'

livescience - NASA is targeting March 6 as the earliest possible launch date for the Artemis II mission to the moon following a successful 'wet dress rehearsal' on Thursday.

AI Summary: NASA has advanced Artemis II toward an early‑March launch after a successful wet dress rehearsal and follow‑up launchpad tests. Engineers completed troubleshooting after hydrogen leaks sidetracked an earlier attempt; a second wet dress rehearsal and countdown activities have since resumed as the agency works to keep four astronauts on schedule.

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