Nasa aims to send astronauts to the moon in March after successful test

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 20, 2026 at 07:24 PM

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NASA is aiming to launch the Artemis II mission, sending four astronauts to fly around the moon, as early as March 6 from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This follows a successful rocket fueling test, which resolved previous hydrogen leak issues. The test is considered a significant step towards America's return to the lunar environment. The crew, consisting of three Americans and one Canadian, will begin a mandatory two-week health quarantine. NASA has a five-day launch window in March before having to postpone the mission until April. The Artemis II mission is a crucial step in NASA's broader Artemis program focused on lunar exploration.

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