Artemis II crew prepares for historic lunar flyby launch Wednesday

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NASA's Artemis II mission is targeting a Wednesday launch, sending four astronauts on a historic lunar flyby. The crew will circumnavigate the moon, marking humanity's return to deep space after 50 years. Key moments include fueling, astronaut walkout, and a manual spacecraft piloting test. The Space Launch System rocket's launch window opens Wednesday at 6:24 p.m. ET, with potential delays due to technical issues or weather.


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