NASA Rocket Engine Testing

NASA, moon

NASA’s 2nd rocket fueling test could finally decide Artemis moon launch date

NASA loaded cryogenic propellant into the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for a second time on February 19, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, pushing the countdown to T-33 seconds in a test that will determine when four astronauts fly around the Moon.

· 1d

NASA conducts second rocket fueling test that will decide when Artemis astronauts head to the moon

· 23h · on MSN

NASA conducts second rocket fuel test ahead of Artemis moon mission

· 1d

NASA conducts successful rehearsal of Artemis 2 lunar launch

NASA on Thursday (February 19, 2026) said it successfully rehearsed the launch of its massive SLS rocket, which will send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years.

· 11h

NASA targets March for first moon mission by Artemis astronauts after fueling test success

Deccan Chronicle · 1d

NASA Conducts Second Rehearsal of Artemis 2 Lunar Launch

· 14h

Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon

The Artemis II mission will see four astronauts embark on a 10-day journey around the far side of the Moon and back to Earth, paving the way for a future lunar landing.

newsbytesapp.com · 21h

NASA's Moon rocket clears launch rehearsal, March liftoff in sight

· 1d

Artemis II Launch: NASA Conducts Critical 2nd Fueling Test On Giant Moon Rocket Days After Facing Hydrogen Leak Hurdle

Space Coast Daily

WATCH LIVE: NASA Begins Countdown for Second Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal Fueling Test

NASA has started the countdown for a second wet dress rehearsal for its Artemis II moon mission, a critical practice run leading up to the planned launch that will send astronauts on a journey around the Moon — the first such crewed flight in more than 50 years.

Yes, Rocket Lab is blowing up engines. No, it’s not a big deal, CEO says.

In response to a query from Ars about the engine test anomalies, Rocket Lab Chief Executive Officer Pete Beck downplayed concerns.

abc7NY

NASA targets a March launch of the moon rocket after test run reveals fuel leaks

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA said Tuesday it will now target a March launch of its new moon rocket after running into exasperating fuel leaks during a make-or-break test a day earlier. The space agency said in a statement that the launch delay will "allow ...

Space Coast Daily

NASA Marks Milestone in Preparation for Artemis IV Testing

A water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) on Jan. 30 at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, helped capture critical data to support testing a new SLS (Space Launch System) stage expected to fly on the Artemis IV mission.