NASA counts down to Artemis II lunar fly-around

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NASA moved its large moon rocket again on Friday. They hope to launch four astronauts to fly around the moon next month.

The rocket might blast off as early as April 1. The four crew members are now in special medical care in Houston.

The 322-foot rocket began its slow trip during the night. A very large vehicle from the 1960s carried it to the pad.

Three Americans and one Canadian will fly around the moon. Their mission was delayed because of fuel leaks and other problems.

Workers fixed the fuel leaks on the big rocket. NASA plans to land two people on the moon in the year 2028.

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What is NASA planning to do next month?

NASA hopes to launch four astronauts to fly around the moon next month.

How tall is the rocket?

The rocket is 322 feet tall.

When does NASA plan to land people on the moon?

NASA plans to land two people on the moon in the year 2028.

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