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space-exploration2 days ago•54 min saved

Artemis 2 delayed to April as NASA fixes helium issue on SLS

NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon rocket has been rolled back from the launch pad to the Vehicle Assembly Building after a helium-flow glitch detected during a wet dress rehearsal, delaying the March 6 launch window to no earlier than April. Engineers will diagnose and repair the upper-stage issue inside the VAB and aim for a possible third wet dress rehearsal, with an April 1 opening and additional opportunities through April 6; the crew is Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremey Hansen.

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space-exploration3 days ago•56 min saved

Trump hails Space Force in State of the Union as Artemis 2 sits out spotlight

In his State of the Union address, Trump praised Space Force, calling it “my baby,” while Artemis 2 astronauts attended the event but were not named; NASA’s Artemis program has faced delays, with Artemis 2’s launch rolled back due to a rocket glitch and now targeting early April at the soonest, and the speech offered little emphasis on Artemis 2 beyond the attendees.

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space-exploration3 days ago•53 min saved

Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Rolls Back to VAB to Fix Helium Glitch — Watch Live

NASA is rolling the Artemis 2 SLS moon rocket from Launch Pad 39B back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to troubleshoot a helium-flow issue that interrupted a wet dress rehearsal; the four-mile rollback could take up to 12 hours, with live coverage available from Space.com and NASA.

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space-exploration7 days ago•55 min saved

Artemis 2 targets March 6 liftoff after second fueling test goes smoothly

NASA completed Artemis 2’s second wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center with no LH2 leaks after fixes at the tail service mast umbilical, filling the SLS core and upper stages with about 730,000 gallons of propellants and simulating a countdown to launch. If all goes to plan, Artemis 2 could liftoff on March 6 within a March 6–9 window (March 10 as a backup), on a roughly 10-day crewed mission around the Moon by Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen. Remaining work includes installing two contingency pad access trusses to test the flight termination system and completing a flight readiness review. Artemis 1’s prior hydrogen leak experience influenced fixes and procedures for this test.

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space-exploration9 days ago•57 min saved

NASA readies Artemis II for second hydrogen fueling test to curb leaks

NASA is conducting Artemis II's second wet dress rehearsal fueling at Kennedy Space Center to test cryogenic loading and prevent hydrogen leaks seen in the first test. Ground teams will load roughly 730,000 gallons of LH2 and LOX, with a go/no-go poll around 9:50 a.m. EST and fueling lasting into the afternoon; a successful test keeps Artemis II on track for a potential March 6 liftoff window.

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space-exploration9 days ago•65 min saved

Artemis 2: Second SLS fueling test under countdown as NASA readies Moon mission

NASA is running Artemis 2’s second wet dress rehearsal for the Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center, with a nearly 50-hour countdown in progress toward a simulated 8:30 p.m. ET launch on Feb. 19 as teams fuel the rocket with more than 700,000 pounds of LH2 and LOX; after hydrogen leaks disrupted the first test, engineers replaced faulty ground equipment and are using inert nitrogen to reduce fire risk while preparing Orion and the core stage for a crewed Moon mission targeted for early March.

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space-exploration11 days ago•52 min saved

Artemis 2 set for second fueling as NASA eyes March moon mission

NASA plans a second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis 2, fueling the Space Launch System with LH2 and LOX on Feb. 19 after fixes for a hydrogen leak seen during the first rehearsal. The leak, traced to an interface at the tail service mast umbilical, prompted seal replacements and a confidence test, with further corrections to ground-support equipment. If all goes well, Artemis 2 could launch as early as March 6 on a 10-day crewed lunar flight, advancing NASA’s Artemis program toward future Moon landings.

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space-exploration14 days ago•50 min saved

Artemis 2 photobombs SpaceX Crew-12 in Kennedy Space Center image

Space.com captured Artemis 2’s SLS/Orion looming behind SpaceX’s Crew-12 Dragon on the Kennedy Space Center pad, illustrating NASA’s upcoming 10-day lunar mission while Crew-12 heads to the ISS. Artemis 2’s launch has been delayed to early March after a hydrogen leak, and the Artemis 2 crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—will undertake a lunar flight, separate from Crew-12’s ISS mission.

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space-exploration18 days ago•53 min saved

Crew-12 set to restore ISS crew after skeleton period

NASA and SpaceX moved the Crew-12 launch to Feb. 12 from Cape Canaveral to restore the ISS to a seven‑person crew, after the station operated with a three‑person skeleton crew since mid‑January following Crew‑11’s medical evacuation. The four astronauts—Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot and Andrey Fedyaev—are aiming for a Feb. 12 launch window of 5:38 a.m. ET, weather permitting, with Artemis‑2 activity also contributing to a busy Cape Canaveral schedule.

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space19 days ago•3 min saved

Hydrogen Leaks Return as Artemis 2 Eyes March Liftoff

NASA continues to wrestle hydrogen leaks on the Space Launch System as Artemis 2 pursues a March liftoff; after Artemis 1 delays, technicians replaced two seals in the tail service mast umbilicals and rechecked interfaces, with Artemis 2’s wet dress rehearsal going more smoothly. Hydrogen’s tiny molecules and ultra-cold temperatures make seals brittle and leaks hard to eradicate, but lessons from Artemis 1 have improved procedures and testing—only further checks will confirm a reliable Artemis 2 launch.

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space24 days ago•4 min saved

Hydrogen leaks halt Artemis 2 fueling test; NASA plans second wet dress rehearsal

NASA halted the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal after hydrogen leaks were detected during the terminal countdown, marking a second such issue after Artemis 1. The initial leak during fast fill was addressed by warming a quick-disconnect seal; the later leak during core-stage pressurization is under investigation. NASA plans a second WDR to test fixes, with no launch in the current Feb. 11 window and the next opportunity set for March 6–11; there is no plan to roll the rocket back to the VAB. The test nonetheless yielded useful data, including operations with a larger LH2 storage tank and hatch closures, as Artemis 2 remains the first crewed lunar vicinity mission in more than 50 years.

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space-exploration24 days ago•54 min saved

Artemis 2's hydrogen leaks persist as NASA pushes toward March launch

NASA’s Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal exposed persistent hydrogen leaks at the Space Launch System tail service mast, a problem that plagued Artemis 1. Engineers say leaks stem from bespoke cryogenic hardware and stresses from rollout; officials note the leak was stabilized to acceptable levels and a wealth of data was gathered, but it hasn’t been eliminated. The team postponed February’s window to March to allow pad-side fixes and further testing before a crewed lunar mission around the Moon.

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space-exploration25 days ago•56 min saved

Artemis 2 slips to March as NASA explains hydrogen leak during fueling test

NASA halted Artemis 2’s wet dress rehearsal after a liquid-hydrogen leak at the tail service mast umbilical caused the countdown to be terminated, even though fueling of the SLS stages was largely completed. With the issues under review, NASA is now aiming for a March launch window (potential dates March 6–9 or March 11) and has signaled that additional launch opportunities in April exist if needed, with a public briefing to explain the decision.

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astronomy25 days ago•50 min saved

Snow Moon Illuminates Winter Skies Worldwide as Artemis 2 Looms

February’s full Moon, nicknamed the Snow Moon, lit up winter skies worldwide as it rose opposite the Sun, with photographers in Italy, the United States, Panama, and Canada capturing striking lunar images; the piece also notes NASA’s Artemis 2 readiness at Kennedy Space Center and invites skywatchers to try lunar photography, looking ahead to the Worm Moon in March.

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space-exploration25 days ago•49 min saved

Artemis 2: NASA's leaky fueling test keeps lunar launch on edge

NASA fueled the Artemis 2 Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center on Feb. 2 for a critical wet dress rehearsal, during which LH2 leaks at the tail service mast umbilical were briefly encountered but quickly addressed. The test kept Artemis 2 on track for a potential Feb. 8 liftoff, pending weather and a successful overall rehearsal, with a press briefing to update the status expected on Feb. 3.

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