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Artemis Moon Rocket Rolls Back to Launch Pad for Possible April Launch
First article: 20 mar. 2026, 08:01
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Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 15:29
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The Artemis Moon rocket, a key component of NASA's mission to return humans to the Moon, has been rolled back to the launch pad. This movement suggests that NASA is preparing for a possible launch attempt in April, although no firm date has been set. The rocket has faced numerous delays due to technical issues and weather conditions, making this step a significant milestone in the program.Articles about this topic
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Nasa's Moon rocket Artemis rolls back to pad for possible April launch
Nasa is preparing a mission to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
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Nasa returns moon rocket to pad and targets 1 April launch
After series of delays, US space agency hopes to carry out first crewed flyby of the moon in more than half a century Nasa has begun returning its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to its Florida launch pad ahead of a planned flyby of the moon, after completing necessary repairs.Artemis engineers began the manoeuvre, which can take up to 12 hours, at 8pm local time. The US space agency will then begin the final preparations before its next launch window opens on 1 April. Continue reading.
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