Artemis 2 fueling test delayed by Arctic cold, earliest launch now Feb 8
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NASA has postponed the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal fueling test due to forecast Arctic cold on the Space Coast, pushing the countdown and fueling window with the earliest possible launch now set for Feb. 8. The test would simulate a full countdown and cryogenic fueling of the Space Launch System and Orion, a key step before crewed lunar flight. If all goes well, Artemis 2 will launch a roughly 10-day mission around the Moon, paving the way for Artemis 3 in 2028, though February launch opportunities depend on weather and range availability.
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