NASA Artemis II to launch crew to moon
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NASA has set a new target launch date of April 1 for its historic Artemis II lunar flyby mission after it hit a snag last month, pushing the timeline back. “Launch is targeted for no earlier than 6:24 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 1, with a two-hour launch ...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA took another crack at fueling its giant moon rocket Thursday after leaks halted the initial dress rehearsal and delayed the first lunar trip by astronauts in more than half a century. For the second time this month ...
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