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NASA has commenced operations for the Artemis II lunar mission following successful fuel tests of the SLS rocket and Orion capsule. This mission will mark the first crewed lunar flyby since the Apollo program, with a launch window opening as early as March 6.

Meanwhile, Boeing's Starliner program has been classified as a Type A mishap due to significant failures, preventing it from carrying astronauts safely to the ISS. The NASA administrator acknowledged oversight failures and the need for extensive redesign and testing before Starliner can proceed.