Artemis 2 Launch Window Update & SLS Test

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The Josh Universe - Space Discord Server community shared an update regarding the Artemis 2 mission, noting that the earliest launch window is February 6th. This mission is crucial as it will send humans around the Moon to test deep-space systems ahead of the Artemis 3 crewed landing. The announcement also mentions that if the Space Launch System (SLS) fails its upcoming test or launch, subsequent windows are available in mid-March and early April.

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9 days marks the first available launch window for Artemis 2, February 6th. The mission will take humans around the Moon to test deep-space systems in preparation for a crewed landing in Artemis 3.

If the Space Launch System (SLS) fails the wet dress rehearsel (WDR) test on February 6th, or cannot launch for any other reason, further launch windows include mid March and early April.
Artemis 2 Launch Window Update & SLS Test
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