Science & Technology — 2026-03-18

NASA Finalizes Artemis II Rollout for March 19-20; Crew Enters Quarantine

NASA confirmed the Artemis II SLS rocket will roll from the VAB to Launch Pad 39B starting March 19-20, with crew quarantine beginning March 18 at Johnson Space Center. All teams polled 'Go' for the April 1-6 launch window. The mission will carry four astronauts around the Moon -- the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972.

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