World · 20 February 2026

NASA picks March 6 to launch four astronauts

NASA has targeted March 6 to send four astronauts on a journey around the Moon. This 10-day Artemis II mission involves travelling beyond the far side before returning home to prepare for future landings. The date was selected after a successful practice countdown and fuelling test at the Kennedy Space Center. It will be the furthest humans have ever travelled into deep space.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 February 2026 at 16:32

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