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Artemis II at the launch pad

Artemis II at the launch pad
Artemis II at the launch pad A full Moon is seen shining over NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft, atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of Feb. 1, 2026 as the mission teams prepared for a wet dress rehearsal to practice timelines and procedures for the launch of Artemis II. NASA/Sam Lott