NASA eyes April 1 launch of Artemis II
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NASA plans to launch the Artemis II moon mission on April 1st.
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NASA plans to roll out the Artemis II rocket to its launch pad one week from Thursday, targeting an April 1 launch date. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood provided additional information.
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NASA will roll out the Artemis II rocket to its launch pad next Thursday.
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NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Launch Preparations
NASA is finalizing preparations for the Artemis II crewed moon mission, targeting an early April launch. This mission will be the first crewed test flight around the Moon as part of the broader Artemis program aimed at returning humans to the lunar surface.
NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Launch Preparations
NASA is finalizing preparations for its Artemis II crewed moon mission, targeting an April 1 launch. The mission, which will orbit the Moon, has seen its Space Launch System rocket repaired after previous delays.
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