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NASA's Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed flight to the Moon since Apollo, is scheduled for launch on February 7, 2024. The mission will involve a crewed flyby at approximately 7,400 kilometers from the lunar surface.

The crew includes NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman, along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The mission will last about 10 days, with a possible extension to 21 days.

A Wet Dress Rehearsal is planned for late January, and the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will be transported to the launch pad for inspection on January 17. Multiple launch windows have been set due to potential delays.