Science & Technology — 2026-03-18

NASA Targets March 20 Rollout for Artemis II Moon Rocket, April 1 Launch

NASA targets March 20 to roll the SLS rocket to Launch Pad 39B for an April 1 launch attempt of Artemis II, which will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby. The mission was delayed from March after liquid hydrogen leaks and helium flow issues required the vehicle to return to the VAB for servicing. Six backup windows exist in April.

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