The United States space agency has confirmed the launch date for its upcoming crewed lunar mission following successful testing and resolution of earlier technical issues.

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• NASA has officially scheduled its crewed lunar mission for launch on the 6th of next month after completing a successful wet dress rehearsal.
• The wet dress rehearsal involved loading super-cooled propellants into the rocket to simulate actual launch-day conditions and system performance.
• During an earlier attempt, engineers detected hydrogen leaks, prompting a temporary postponement and a detailed technical review process.
• After thorough inspections and corrective actions, NASA confirmed that the hydrogen leak issue has been fully resolved.
• The latest round of testing showed no recurrence of fuel leaks, boosting confidence in the mission’s launch readiness.
• The mission represents a major milestone in NASA’s broader lunar exploration programme aimed at returning humans to the Moon.
• NASA emphasised that safety remains its top priority, with comprehensive certification checks underway before final lift-off clearance.
• Final evaluations will include propulsion systems, avionics, life-support systems, and ground operations to ensure complete flight readiness.