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38 DAYS AGO | Cape Canaveral, United States |
NASA's Moon Rocket Finally Ready to Fly
Event Summary
NASA successfully completed a critical wet dress rehearsal for its Space Launch System rocket on February 19, 2026. This test, which involved fully fueling the rocket and practicing the countdown, was the final major technical hurdle before setting an official launch date for the Artemis II mission to send astronauts around the Moon.
NASA & Mission Supporters
"View the successful test as a proud achievement that validates international partnership and advances human space exploration."
Program Critics
"Express skepticism about the program's complex architecture and its ability to beat competitors like China to a lunar landing."