NASA is entering the final stages of preparations for launching the Artemis 2 mission. This will be the first manned launch to the Moon after a break of more than 50 years.
Previously, this mission was planned to launch in April 2026. Now, the launch of four astronauts to orbit the moon is planned to launch faster in February.
As part of the final stage of preparation, NASA will move the Orion spacecraft and the giant SLS rocket to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The process of moving this system is estimated to take up to 12 hours.
The relocation is targeted to take place on January 17, 2026. However, the time of the relocation may change if NASA faces conditions such as less favorable weather or other technical constraints.
Artemis 2 will take four selected astronauts to the Moon's orbit. These astronauts will test the capabilities of Orion for 10 days. This test is carried out to ensure that the aircraft is ready to carry the Artemis 3 crew into the Moon area and make a landing.
This mission will take astronauts to orbit the Earth twice before flying 4,700 miles past the far side of the Moon. If all preparations go according to plan, NASA will conduct a launch rehearsal at the end of January.
In this phase, the crew will load the cryogenic propellant into the rocket to ensure the fuel system works perfectly. NASA will also conduct countdown simulations like the actual launch.
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