NASA Sets Second Artemis II Rehearsal for Later This Week

NASA confirms target date for crewed Artemis II lunar flight

NASA has announced a date for the second wet dress rehearsal for the SLS rocket that will send a crew of astronauts on a voyage around the moon in the highly anticipated Artemis II mission. The space agency also confirmed that the earliest the rocket could launch is Friday, March 6. Recommended Videos NASA is […]

NASA to attempt second full fueling test of its Space Launch System rocket

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is seen at Launch Complex 39B in the midst of pre-launch testing for the Artemis 2 mission. Image: Michael Cain/Spaceflight Now NASA will try again to fully load its Space Launch System rocket with more than 700,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen this week at the conclusion of a full launch countdown rehearsal. The operation, called a wet dress rehearsal or a WDR, will begin with a call to stations…

NASA to hold Artemis II fueling rehearsal on Thursday

NASA plans to conduct a second wet dress rehearsal for Artemis II at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The nearly 50-hour countdown will begin at 6:40 p.m. EST on Feb. 17, leading to a simulated launch window opening at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

NASA sets second Artemis II rehearsal for later this week

Officials with NASA say they are planning to have Artemis II's second wet dress rehearsal on Thursday as the agency eyes a potential March launch.

NASA's Artemis II mission to see another wet dress rehearsal this week

NASA's Artemis II rocket is set to see its next wet dress rehearsal this week. What to know, as a launch date could soon follow.