"NASA's Space Launch System is set to launch Artemis II, carrying a crew of three Americans and one Canadian on a lunar fly-around mission, aiming for a launch as early as April 1, 2024."
"The rocket's journey to the launchpad was delayed by high winds, and technical issues, including hydrogen fuel leaks and clogged helium lines, caused a two-month delay."
"The Artemis II crew has entered quarantine in Houston to prepare for their mission, which will see them orbit the moon and return home without landing."
"The last time astronauts were sent to the moon was during the Apollo 17 mission in 1972, with the Artemis program planning a two-person landing in 2028."
NASA moved its moon rocket towards the launchpad, targeting a lunar fly-around for Artemis II on April 1, 2024. The crew is in quarantine for preparation. The rocket's journey was delayed by high winds and technical issues, including hydrogen fuel leaks and clogged helium lines. Technicians addressed the leaks at the pad, while helium issues required a return to the Vehicle Assembly Building. The last crewed moon mission was Apollo 17 in 1972, with Artemis aiming for a lunar landing in 2028.
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