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The rollout of its Artemis 2 Space Launch System rocket and Orion Module will begin Saturday (Jan. 17) no earlier than 7 a.m. ET, ahead of a launch as early as Feb. 6.
The February launch window runs from Feb. 6 to Feb. 10, with fueling tests and SLS and Orion checks needed to meet that schedule.
If Artemis 2 cannot launch in February, NASA can try again in March and April, with monthly opportunities planned for the crewed mission.

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NASA plans a rollout of the Artemis 2 SLS rocket to the launch pad, targeting a February launch window if all systems are ready.
The mission will loop around the moon on a free-return trajectory, with four crewmembers testing Orion’s systems for sustained spaceflight.
If February readiness holds, launch opportunities could include February 6 through 11, factoring in a wet dress rehearsal.
NASA emphasizes a cautious approach to coordinate Artemis 2 with SpaceX Crew-12, saying, 'This is not a rush.'
Crew-11 recently departed the ISS, leaving a skeleton crew of three as NASA plans replacements and missions continue.
Artemis 2 will be the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17, aiming to launch in a multi-mission cadence in the coming years.
Artemis 2's mission will set the stage for Artemis 3, potentially landing astronauts on the Moon in 2027 or 2028.
NASA aims to complete a wet dress rehearsal by February 2 to support a February 6 launch window if all checks pass.
The February launch window depends on pad readiness and successful fueling tests, with prior issues guiding cautious planning.
Artemis 2 crewmembers include Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, representing NASA and the Canadian Space Agency.

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NASA plans to roll the SLS rocket to launch pad 39B for testing ahead of Artemis 2.
NASA aims to launch Artemis 2 around the moon while Crew 12 heads to the space station.
Crew 12 is scheduled to replace Crew 11 on the space station, with a tentative Feb. 15 launch.
Crew 11 returned to Earth after their mission was cut short due to a medical issue.
NASA officials say they aim to keep both Artemis 2 and Crew 12 ready in parallel.
The Artemis 2 crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
NASA stresses Artemis 2 seeks to loop around the far side of the moon on a deep-space mission.
Artemis 3 is planned for 2028, aiming to land astronauts near the moon's south pole.
NASA is evaluating fueling tests that could affect Artemis 2's launch timing.
Officials anticipate a possible early February liftoff if tests go well.

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