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NASA is finalizing preparations for Artemis 2, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years, scheduled for February 2026. The Space Launch System rocket and Orion capsule will be transported to Kennedy Space Center's launch pad 39B, with a critical 'wet rehearsal' test planned for January. This mission will see four astronauts orbit the Moon for ten days and serves as a precursor to Artemis 3, which aims to land humans on the lunar surface by 2027.