Nasa to launch four astronauts

22-Feb-2026

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The United States is set to take a major step back toward the Moon. 

Nasa has confirmed that it is targeting March 6, for the launch of its next crewed lunar mission after completing a crucial wet dress rehearsal and resolving earlier fuel leaks detected during testing.

The wet dress rehearsal, a full-scale practice countdown that includes loading the rocket with super-cold propellants, was completed successfully this week. 

Engineers had previously identified hydrogen leaks during the first wet test, prompting a delay and an extensive technical review.

According to Nasa officials, those leaks have now been fixed, and the latest test showed no recurrence of the issue.