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

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

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NASA rules out March launch for manned moon mission over technical issues

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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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The first crewed test launch of Starliner in June 2024 was designated a “Type A mishap”.

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The mission will fly about 4,700 miles (7,600km) beyond the far side of the moon.

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The Artemis II mission will conduct a 10-day trip around the moon, but not land.

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Artemis III, scheduled for 2028, will be the first human landing on the moon since 1972.

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Nasa is planning to launch its delayed Artemis II moon mission on 6 March.

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SpaceX 40% Suni Williams ×250% Boeing 50% Cape Canaveral 50% Charlie Blackwell-Thompson 50% Artemis III 60% Jared Isaacman ×260% International Space Station (ISS) ×260% Starliner ×470% Artemis II ×390% National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) ×8100%

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