"Within those six days between the first and the sixth, we can't always turn around every day for an attempt. We would anticipate [...] about four opportunities within that six-day period. While I am comfortable and the agency is comfortable with targeting April 1 as our first opportunity, just keep in mind we still have work to go."
"There are still things that need to be done within the [Vehicle Assembly Building] and out at the pad. As always, we'll be guided by what the hardware is telling us, and we will launch when we're ready."
"Artemis II is set to be NASA's first crewed lunar mission since the early 1970s. The 10-day mission will carry four astronauts around the Moon and back to the Earth. It's set to be the first crewed mission of the Orion spacecraft, and an important step toward the ultimate goal of a Moon landing."
NASA announced April 1 at 6:24 PM ET as the primary launch date for Artemis II, with April 2 as a backup option. The agency anticipates approximately four launch opportunities within a six-day window from April 1-6, acknowledging that daily turnarounds may not always be feasible. Artemis II will carry four astronauts on a 10-day mission around the Moon, marking the first crewed lunar mission since the early 1970s and the inaugural crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft. NASA plans to roll the rocket back to the launch pad on March 19, though officials cautioned that additional delays remain possible as final preparations and hardware checks continue.
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