# NASA Skips Final Rehearsal for Artemis II, Betting Everything on Launch Day

- slug: nasa-skips-final-rehearsal-for-artemis-ii-betting-everything-on-launch-day
- date: 2026-03-20
- category: Space & Aerospace

According to Space.com and NASA mission updates, the SLS-Orion stack is back at Launch Pad 39B ahead of a crewed lunar flyby attempt as early as April 1.

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