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Artemis II mission targets early April for crewed lunar flyby

bbc.com — March 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM UTC

Nasa targets an early April launch for the Artemis II Moon mission, aiming for the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Technical issues, including a helium leak, caused delays, but Nasa is confident repairs are complete and plans to roll the rocket out on March 19. The 10-day mission will send four astronauts around the far side of the Moon, with Nasa acknowledging inherent risks while working to mitigate them.

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