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From Space to Desert, Ice Dominates: M83, Artemis II, and Chile's Freeze

NASA Delays Artemis II "Wet Dress Rehearsal" Due to Freezing Temperatures

NASA postponed the start of critical fuel testing for the Artemis II mission, which aims to send four astronauts around the moon, due to freezing temperatures at the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, according to NPR News on February 1, 2026. The fueling phase of prelaunch testing, known as a "wet dress rehearsal," was set to begin on Monday.

The "wet dress rehearsal" is a crucial step in preparing the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, according to NPR News. This test involves fueling the spacecraft and running through launch procedures without actually launching.

The Artemis II mission is a significant step in NASA's broader Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the moon. The mission will send four astronauts on a journey around the moon, paving the way for future lunar landings.

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