Nasa to launch historic Artemis II moon mission on 6 March after delays

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard Luscombe in MiamiFebruary 20, 2026 at 07:53 PM

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NASA is planning to launch the Artemis II moon mission on March 6th, following a successful fueling test that resolved previous liquid hydrogen leak issues. The mission, involving three American and one Canadian astronaut, will be a 10-day trip around the moon, going further into space than ever before to test systems for future deep-space exploration. This mission is a precursor to Artemis III, scheduled for 2028, which aims to be the first human lunar landing since 1972. The announcement comes after a report acknowledging failures with Boeing's Starliner capsule, which experienced issues during its first crewed test launch, delaying the return of two astronauts from the International Space Station.

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