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NASA is preparing to roll out its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission, scheduled for January 17, 2026. This mission will feature a 10-day crewed flight around the Moon, carrying four astronauts, including the first woman and first African American on a NASA lunar mission, and aims to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon as a precursor to Mars exploration. The launch window is set between February 5 and April 2026.