02-08-2026, 05:10 AM
NASA's Artemis 2 launch date in flux amid delays. Here's what to know
It's been a busy week for NASA's Artemis lunar campaign, which has experienced a number of recent setbacks as the agency has again delayed the first crewed mission under the program.
The launch date for a mission known as Artemis 2, the second spaceflight under the multibillion-dollar program, has been in flux in recent days due to a variety of unforeseen circumstances.
First, there was an unseasonable cold snap in Florida that prompted NASA to delay a critical prelaunch test meant to assess the status of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will propel the astronauts on journey around the moon. Delaying the test, known as a wet dress rehearsal, meant delaying by a couple more days the earliest launch opportunity for the mission.
- -Source:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/06/artemis-2-launch-date-nasa/88525335007/
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