NASA Manages Fuel Leaks During Artemis II Rocket Test

NASA engineers managed hydrogen leaks during a critical fueling test of the Space Launch System rocket at Kennedy Space Center on February 2, 2026.The Artemis II mission, crewed by Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, is scheduled to launch from the USA as early as February 8.This ten-day flight marks the first time humans will travel past the far side of the Moon since the Apollo program and serves as a precursor to future landings.