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Nasa clears Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with 4 astronauts

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 13, 2026 at 06:24 AM
Nasa clears Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with 4 astronauts
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NASA has cleared its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts, marking humanity's first lunar trip in over 50 years. The 98-meter rocket will be moved to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center next week, with a potential launch date as early as April 1. The Artemis II mission, which involves a lunar fly-around, was delayed due to fuel leaks and a helium-flow issue that required repairs in the Vehicle Assembly Building. NASA has a limited launch window in early April before having to postpone until late April or early May. The United States is aiming to achieve success in its lunar program before China sends its own crew to the moon around 2030.

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