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"Set to take one step closer to returning to the moon in 2026, NASA plans to launch Artemis II here—the first crewed launch of the Artemis program, a lunar flyby—as soon as February 5, though that date is subject to change. Launches turn into communal events shared on nearby beaches, causeways, and waterfront parks. Build in extra days, since schedules can shift frequently due to weather or technical concerns and be aborted down to the last second." - Stefanie Waldek