Severe Cold Front Delays Artemis 2 Pre-Launch RehearsalSat 31st Jan, 2026The Artemis 2 lunar mission, a key step in NASA's ongoing efforts to return humans to the Moon, has encountered logistical setbacks due to an unusual cold snap affecting much of the United States. Any additional delays to the pre-launch rehearsal will further affect the overall mission timeline, as each missed window pushes the launch date back incrementally. Another focal point is the design of the new lunar spacesuits, which will be used in subsequent Artemis missions. It marks the first crewed flight of the Orion spacecraft, carrying four astronauts on a roughly ten-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth. This comprehensive assessment is essential to ensuring the readiness of all critical systems before attempting a crewed lunar landing on Artemis 3.

Source: The Munich Eye January 31, 2026 12:47 UTC