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NASA's Artemis II Set for Historic Lunar Flyby

2/6/2026

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NASA's Artemis II mission targets a launch window starting March 6, sending four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby, the first deep-space journey since Apollo.
The crew comprises NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canada's Jeremy Hansen.
Recent wet dress rehearsals revealed hydrogen leaks and valve issues, delaying the launch.
The mission will gather health data on deep-space effects, including radiation exposure and physiological changes.

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NASA's Artemis II mission targets a launch window starting March 6, sending four astronauts on a 10-day lunar flyby, the first deep-space journey since Apollo.
The crew comprises NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canada's Jeremy Hansen.
Recent wet dress rehearsals revealed hydrogen leaks and valve issues, delaying the launch.
The mission will gather health data on deep-space effects, including radiation exposure and physiological changes.