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Global Moon Regatta Preparations Advance as 2022/3 Launch Windows Approach

NASA now targeting 6-22 June window for inaugural Artemis-era CAPSTONE launch to validate unique orbit around Moon, holding virtual social launch day event with worldwide interaction via Facebook 6 June; Meanwhile Artemis 1 / SLS rocket begins return to KSC launch pad 39B also 6 June, WDR attempt scheduled 19 June; Roscosmos Luna-25 slated for 22 August sans ESA PILOT-D navigation system; ispace HAKUTO-R, CLPS missions IM-1 / PM1 striving for Q4 launch; ISRO Chandrayaan-3, JAXA SLIM pushed to 2023

Credits: NASA