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Will Artemis II stay on track for an early April launch? Timeline and updates explained

NASA is moving Artemis II toward Launch Pad 39B as teams complete technical checks and crew quarantine, keeping the possibility of an early April launch on schedule.
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NASA targets April 1 launch for Artemis II, first crewed lunar flight since 1972

NASA is preparing to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, with the Artemis II crew of four targeted to lift off as early as April 1, 2026. The agency ...

NASA Is Exploring a Reduced Role for SLS as It Gets Cozier With SpaceX

The Starship rocket could take on a central role in the Artemis missions, propelling astronauts to lunar orbit and landing them on the surface.
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NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage

NASA has selected the Centaur upper stage currently used on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket for future flights of the ...

SpaceX Launch Schedule 2026: Next Rocket Liftoff Dates for Starlink and Starship Missions

SpaceX's launch schedule for 2026 is moving at a record-breaking pace. The company has been able to successfully complete missions back-to-back from both coasts. SpaceX has already done more than 25 ...