NASA fixes Artemis 2 and targets April crewed lunar flight
NASA says Artemis 2’s Space Launch System rocket has been repaired after a quick-disconnect seal issue on the upper stage. Ground teams completed a design fix, rolled the rocket back to the VAB, and are preparing for a March 19 rollout to Launch Complex 39B with a hopeful launch window around April 1 for a 10-day crewed loop around the Moon aboard Orion, carrying Wiseman, Glover, Koch and Hansen. The flight readiness review confirmed the fix and safety measures; Artemis 3’s plan has shifted to a docking-focused approach with private landers, delaying a lunar landing to Artemis 4/5. If April 1 slips, additional opportunities exist in early April and late April into May.
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