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NASA Prepares for Second Artemis 2 Fueling Test After Hydrogen Leak Setback
NASA will attempt to fuel its Artemis 2 Space Launch System rocket for the second time on February 19, after a hydrogen leak during the first wet dress rehearsal forced the agency to wave off a February launch window. If the test succeeds, a crewed lunar mission could launch as early as March.
Key Takeaways
- NASA will attempt its second Artemis 2 fueling test on February 19 after a hydrogen leak halted the first at T-minus 5 minutes
- Engineers spent two weeks repairing the hydrogen interface and analyzing data from the first test
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