NASA Conducts Successful Launchpad Test of the Massive Artemis Rocket - The New York Times

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NASA successfully test-fired the Space Launch System rocket's core stage, moving the Artemis II mission with four astronauts closer to a launch as early as March.

Artemis II Moon Mission: NASA Completes Giant Rocket’s Slow Ride to Launchpad - The New York Times
NASA moved the Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule to the launchpad for the Artemis II crewed moon mission, targeting a Feb. 6 launch.
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Artemis II Was a Blockbuster. Landing on the Moon Will Be a Lot Harder. - WSJ
NASA faces significant challenges in preparing rockets, spacecraft, and suits to land astronauts on the moon by 2028, following the Artemis II flyby mission.
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The fastest human spaceflight mission in history crawls closer to liftoff - Ars Technica
NASA's Artemis II rocket rolled to the launch pad, targeting a February launch pending a successful wet dress rehearsal and heat shield review.
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China Moon Mission: Aiming for 2030 lunar landing
China's manned space agency aims for a 2030 lunar landing, while NASA's Artemis program adds a test flight and targets 2028.
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Artemis II crew splashes down near San Diego after historic moon mission
The Artemis II crew splashed down off San Diego after a 10-day lunar flyby, marking the first crewed moon mission since Apollo.
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