The first crewed lunar mission in over half a century, Artemis II will see four astronauts go on a 10-day trip around the Moon and back aboard NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft. While there will be no Moon landing, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen from the CSA (Canadian Space Agency), will be responsible for testing modern human capabilities in deep space. This is expected to pave the way for future Artemis missions, which will, if everything goes according to plan, see humans set foot on the lunar surface again. The launch period for Artemis II opens in February 2026.
Countdown to Artemis II: Here's what will happen in the final hours before this historic launch
The countdown to launch will begin around 50 hours prior to the launch.
Published: 2 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II: All the ways you can keep track of the mission — before, during, and after launch
One can follow the mission via audio, video streams, and blogs. Timings are subject to change.
Published: 2 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
With days to go before Artemis II’s launch, ground teams step up key preparations at launch site
Exploration Ground Systems teams at Kennedy Space Center have been hard at work, setting up all systems.
Published: 3 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
What sets the Artemis II crew's bright orange spacesuit apart from past missions' gear
The spacesuits for the Artemis II mission, called the Orion Crew Survival System, have been personalized for the physique of each astronaut.
Published: 5 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman shares update on crew stepping up preparations before launch
The crew’s inputs were also taken onboard by the training teams at NASA to improve efficiency.
Published: 6 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
NASA’s Artemis II SLS rocket reaches launch pad ahead of potential April launch
The giant Moon rocket completed its 4-mile rollout to Launch Complex-39B after an overnight journey.
Published: Mar 20, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II: NASA starts rolling the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft to Launch Pad 39B
The SLS and Orion stack begin a 4-mile rollout to Launch Pad 39B, streaming live.
Published: Mar 20, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
NASA’s Artemis II rollout to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center: Date, time and how to watch
The rollout will be streamed live on various platforms, including NASA's YouTube channel.
Updated: Mar 19, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
Artemis II: NASA decides to roll out SLS rocket to launchpad tonight; crew enters quarantine
The crew will arrive at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida five days prior to launch.
Published: Mar 19, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
NASA may roll out Artemis II SLS rocket sooner than expected as ground teams make up time
Closeout operation of the SLS inside Vehicle Assembly Building was completed earlier than expected.
Published: Mar 18, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II: NASA will monitor the Sun to protect the astronauts from dangerous radiation
Heavy exposure to radiation can increase the risk of cancer or impair cognition and performance.
Published: Mar 17, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
What will the Artemis II crew do each day of the mission? A look inside their daily agenda
The astronauts will be thrust into space by the SLS rocket approximately 8 minutes after launch.
Published: Mar 17, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
Artemis II: NASA now targets March 20 for SLS rocket rollout to launchpad
The rollout was set to take place on March 19, 2026, after an encouraging Flight Readiness Review.
Published: Mar 17, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II mission availability: NASA just updated April launch windows
Mission managers have added another day to the existing April launch opportunities.
Updated: 6 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II: NASA to roll out SLS rocket to the launchpad on March 19, targets April 1 for launch
The two-day-long review resulted in mission managers gaining confidence about the rocket hardware.
Updated: Mar 17, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Physicist says intense solar activity could make early 2026 a 'high-risk' window for Artemis II launch
This reason is enough to delay the Artemis II mission further, says a Mexican nuclear physicist to the Starlust team.
Published: Mar 10, 2026 | By Biplab Das
You can track Artemis II mission in real time, thanks to this new NASA platform
The platform will use data being sent to mission control in Houston to show flight information.
Updated: Mar 9, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Dining in space: What and how will the Artemis II crew eat on Orion?
NASA has released the food menu for the Artemis II mission, and it is rather elaborate.
Updated: Mar 5, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
Artemis II: NASA fixes upper-stage helium flow issue, continues to work towards rollout
While the primary reason of SLS rollback to VAB has been addressed, more items remain on the agenda.
Published: Mar 4, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II: NASA identifies cause of helium issue, continues repairs inside VAB
The work began immediately after the SLS rocket reached the VAB.
Updated: Feb 27, 2026 | By Biplab Das