Artemis II Rocket Undergoes ‘Wet Dress Rehearsal’ as NASA Prepares for Historic Lunar Orbit Crewed Mission Next Sunday NASA is conducting a ‘wet dress rehearsal’ for the Artemis II mission, a critical test involving fully fueling the Space Launch System rocket and simulating launch procedures. This rehearsal is essential for assessing the rocket’s readiness for the upcoming crewed mission around the moon. The results will inform decisions on a potential launch date, currently no earlier than Sunday, February 8.

• NASA is performing a ‘wet dress rehearsal’ for the Artemis II mission.
• The test involves fueling the Space Launch System rocket and simulating launch operations.
• This rehearsal assesses the rocket’s performance and readiness for a crewed lunar orbit mission.
• The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch no earlier than Sunday, February 8.
• The mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon.
• The results of the rehearsal will help determine the confirmed launch date and time.