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NASA conducts second rehearsal of Artemis 2 lunar launch Washington, United States, Feb 19 (AFP) Feb 19, 2026 NASA on Thursday was conducting a new rehearsal of the launch of its massive SLS rocket, which will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years as part of the Artemis 2 mission. Technical problems in early February cut short an initial so-called wet dress rehearsal. The setback, which included a liquid hydrogen leak, dashed hopes of a lift-off this month, pushing the earliest possible launch date back to March 6. If Thursday's tests are successful, NASA will then set a firm date for the mission. The wet dress rehearsal is conducted under real conditions -- with full rocket tanks and technical checks -- at Cape Canaveral in Florida, with engineers practicing the maneuvers needed to carry out an actual launch. The Artemis 2 mission will be the first crewed mission to fly past the Moon in more than 50 years, with three Americans and one Canadian taking part. cha/eml/sla/des |
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