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Artemis 2 Prepares for 2026 Lunar Mission Amid Delays

10/22/2025

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Artemis 2 remains on track as the Orion spacecraft named Integrity is attached to the Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy confirmed the milestone on October 20 and said preparations will continue with White House approval.
Artemis 2 is planned for launch as early as February 2026 and will carry four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyaround, despite heat shield delays.

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Artemis 2 remains on track as the Orion spacecraft named Integrity is attached to the Space Launch System at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy confirmed the milestone on October 20 and said preparations will continue with White House approval.
Artemis 2 is planned for launch as early as February 2026 and will carry four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyaround, despite heat shield delays.