Arctic blast delays Artemis 2 Moon mission launch until at least Feb 8

With this frigid blast of Arctic air stretching down through the Gulf States, can the Artemis 2 crew still launch in time to make history?

NASA’s Artemis II Moon mission enters a critical phase. What’s being tested and what could clear or delay liftoff

NASA last sent astronauts to the Moon during the Apollo program between 1968 and 1972. Twenty-four astronauts travelled to lunar orbit, and 12 walked on the Moon’s surface.
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NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon puts Crew-12 SpaceX launch in delicate dance

SpaceX launch date of Crew-12 astronauts to the International Space Station will depend on the outcome of the Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal and launch attempts.

NASA delays Artemis II moon launch due to rare arctic outbreak in Florida

Cold temperatures in the Sunshine State have led to a delay in the wet dress rehearsal for NASA's Artemis II moon launch.
Houston Public Media

NASA delays Artemis II launch, meaning mission to moon will start Feb. 8 or later

Cold weather in Cape Canaveral prompted administrators to delay a crucial dress rehearsal for the launch. That leaves Artemis II with a narrower window to launch in February.

Artemis II crew undergoes intense training for rare moon mission

For months, the Artemis II crew and flight controllers have been simulating malfunctions to prepare for their upcoming trip around the Moon.
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Artemis II highlights a shift in U.S. space strategy since Apollo and contrasts with China's closed program

China’s program is centrally directed and tightly controlled by the state, while the U.S. approach is intentionally open and designed so partners can operate within a shared framework.
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Artemis II Has A Fast-Approaching Launch Date And New Streaming Show, Moonbound

When does Artemis 2 launch? Who is in the crew? What is the mission? How can you binge a documentary series about the mission? We've got all your answers right here.