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March 20, 2026

Repaired Artemis II Moon Rocket Heads Back to Pad for April 1 Launch Try

Updated on: March 20, 2026 / 12:50 AM EDT / CBS News

Repaired Artemis II Moon Rocket Heads Back to Pad for April 1 Launch Try

TL;DR

  • The Artemis II rocket has started its 4-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B.
  • The launch is tentatively scheduled for April 1, with a launch window extending to April 6.
  • Previous delays were caused by hydrogen fuel leaks and issues with a high-pressure helium system, requiring repairs in the Vehicle Assembly Building.
  • The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a nine-day flight around the moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission since 1972.
  • The crew has entered pre-flight medical quarantine.
  • Successful completion of Artemis II is a precursor to future missions involving moon landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin.

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