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NASA just delayed the Artemis 2 moon mission because its giant rocket has a leak — we've seen this before

By Mike Wall published

NASA has delayed its Artemis 2 moon launch until March at the earliest, after encountering some issues during a key prelaunch exercise known as a wet dress rehearsal.

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NASA fuels its Artemis 2 moon rocket during a crucial prelaunch test on Feb. 2, 2026.

NASA fuels up giant Artemis 2 moon rocket. Yes, it's a little leaky. So is it ready to fly?

By Mike Wall published

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?

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NASA delays critical Artemis 2 rocket fueling test due to below-freezing temperatures, launch no earlier than Feb. 8

By Josh Dinner published

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.

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Artemis 2 moon suits ready to make history | Space photo of the day for Jan. 30, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Time to suit up!

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NASA's Artemis 2 crewed mission to the moon shows how US space strategy has changed since Apollo – and contrasts with China's closed program

By Michelle L.D. Hanlon published

The United States is no longer competing against a single rival in a largely symbolic race.

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NASA moves critical fueling test for Artemis 2 moon rocket up to Jan. 31

By Josh Dinner published

The SLS wet dress rehearsal is the rocket's last major hurdle before launch.

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Artemis Accords: What are they & which countries are involved?

By Robert Lea last updated

Reference As the Artemis program aims to return humanity to the moon and beyond, the Artemis Accords lay out a framework for nations collaborating in this effort.

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Watch NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket on the launch pad with this 24-hour livestream

By Elizabeth Howell published

The Artemis 2 moon mission's SLS rocket is on the pad at Kennedy Space Center for testing ahead of a possible Feb. 6 launch, and you can watch it 24/7 via this livestream.

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Astronaut sees sunset from space | Space photo of the day for Jan. 27, 2026

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

The views of the setting sun are just as spectacular from space as they are on Earth.

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Houston Texans celebrate upcoming Artemis 2 mission | Space photo of the day for Jan. 23, 2025

By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published

Leaders from NASA's Johnson Space Center and NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins helped turn a Texans home game into a pop-up space expo.

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