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NASA is finalizing preparations for Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission since 1972, scheduled to launch on February 6, 2026. The 10-day mission will see astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, utilizing the Space Launch System rocket, to orbit the Moon and validate systems for future lunar landings. Key preparations include transporting the spacecraft to launch pad 39B and conducting final checks, with a critical fueling rehearsal planned for late January.