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Space mission updates from NASA, ESA, or SpaceX

## Key Findings - Latest Space Mission Updates – April 15, 2026** - 1. NASA: Artemis II Crewed Lunar Mission Preparation** - NASA is finalizing preparations for the Artemis II mission, scheduled for launch in November 2026. The mission will carry four astronauts—Reid Wiseman (Commander), Victor Glover (Pilot), Christina Koch (Mission Specialist), and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen—on a 10-day journey around the Moon. This will be the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket are undergoing final integration and testing at Kennedy Space Center. A successful wet dress rehearsal was completed in March 2026. - Vehicle**: SLS Block 1, Orion spacecr...