Summary
NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis II mission, which will send four astronauts around the moon. They began fueling the Space Launch System rocket at Cape Canaveral, aiming for an evening launch.
Key Facts
- NASA is launching a lunar mission called Artemis II.
- The mission involves four astronauts orbiting the moon.
- Fueling of the rocket began at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
- The Space Launch System rocket requires more than 700,000 gallons of fuel.
- The launch is scheduled for the evening, with live coverage starting at 12:50 p.m. EDT.
- A previous countdown test was delayed due to hydrogen fuel leaks.
