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NASA hopes to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon next month, but it's going to be tight: 'This is not a rush'

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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