SLS Block 1 | Artemis II

Launch by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Artemis II is the first crewed mission as part of the Artemis program. Artemis II will send a crew of 4 - 3 Americans and 1 Canadian around the moon and return them back to Earth.

The mission will test the core systems of NASA's Orion spacecraft including the critical life support system, among other systems which could not be tested during Artemis I due to the lack of crew onboard. From Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.

Event date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM

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Get ready for a monumental leap in space exploration! On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, NASA will launch Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the groundbreaking Artemis program. This historic flight will send a diverse crew of four—three Americans and one Canadian—on an exhilarating journey around the Moon, testing the Orion spacecraft's essential systems, including its life support capabilities. This mission is a vital step in humanity's return to lunar exploration and the eventual goal of sending astronauts to Mars. Join us as we count down to this thrilling milestone in space history, launching from the iconic Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Don’t miss your chance to witness the future of space travel unfold!

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