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NASA stops work on SLS Mobile Launcher 2

by Jeff Foust April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

NASA has stopped work on a second mobile launch platform intended for an upgraded version of the Space Launch System the agency no longer plans to develop.

Artemis 2 liftoff

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Artemis 2 launches on first human mission to the moon in more than 50 years

by Jeff Foust April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Artemis 2 on the pad

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Artemis 2’s (nearly) 10-day flight around the moon

by Jeff Foust April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

Artemis 2 prelaunch

Artemis 2 fueling underway

by Jeff Foust April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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Artemis 2 countdown underway

by Jeff Foust March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

SLS Artemis 2 rollout

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Artemis 2 returns to the pad for April launch attempt

by Jeff Foust March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

SLS/ICPS in VAB

NASA working toward April 1 launch of Artemis 2

by Jeff Foust March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

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NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage

by Jeff Foust March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

SLS/ICPS in VAB

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SLS upper stage helium flow problem fixed

by Jeff Foust March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

Artemis 2 rollback

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NASA on ‘aggressive’ schedule to complete SLS repairs for April launch

by Jeff Foust February 28, 2026February 28, 2026