Last week’s wet dress rehearsal test for the Artemis II mission brought teams one step closer to liftoff. Since the test, technicians have replaced two seals in the area where operators found a hydrogen leak. Teams also are adding additional time in the countdown to allow for more troubleshooting. March is the next potential launch opportunity. NASA will set a targeted launch date after completing a successful wet dress rehearsal test and reviewing the data. Image description: The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft on top of a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. The Sun glows gold against a dark and cloudy sky. The rocket and the trussed structure of the mobile launcher are in silhouette in the foreground. Credit: NASA/Ben Smegelsky #Rocket #SpaceLaunchSystem #Orion #Artemis #Launch