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.
NASA conducts 'confidence test' of Artemis II SLS rocket, catches issue with liquid hydrogen flow
Engineers will review the data before setting the timeline for the second wet dress rehearsal.
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All hands on deck: The international collaboration behind Artemis II's SLS rocket and Orion capsule
NASA aims to establish a long-term presence on the Moon and Mars through learnings of Artemis II.
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NASA's Artemis II and Crew-12 astronauts will be first to carry latest smartphones to space
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said, 'We are giving our crews the tools to capture special moments for their families."
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Artemis II mission: NASA carries out repairs, updates operations for second wet dress rehearsal
Technicians have removed two seals in an area that showed high levels of hydrogen gas.
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NASA's Artemis II mission: Why astronauts are quarantined ahead of launch
The Artemis II crew was quarantining but was released as the lift-off date was rescheduled to March 2026.
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How the Artemis II crew will eat and use the bathroom inside Orion
Though lined with high-tech equipment, Orion must also sustain four humans’ lives through 10 days.
Feb 9, 2026
NASA could give a shoutout to your own 'Moon crew' during the Artemis II coverage: Here's how
NASA may have had to postpone the launch to March, but kids will be 'over the Moon' with what it has in store.
Feb 6, 2026
How will Artemis II astronauts stay connected to mission controllers on Earth?
The Artemis II astronauts will have near-constant communication with Earth.
Feb 4, 2026
Will Artemis II rocket be rolled back into Vehicle Assembly Building? Here's what NASA said
Although the wet dress rehearsal countdown could not be completed, NASA is quite satisfied with the test.
Feb 4, 2026
NASA postpones Artemis II launch to March after wet dress rehearsal
The delay means that the Artemis II astronauts will be stepping out of quarantine for the time being.
Feb 3, 2026
Here's how the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic trip around the Moon
The four astronauts of the Artemis II mission started preparing for their journey in 2023.
Feb 2, 2026
Artemis II wet dress rehearsal countdown: What has happened so far
The wet dress rehearsal will see the SLS rocket's core stage loaded with more than 700,000 gallons of cryogenic propellants.
Feb 2, 2026
What part of the Moon will the astronauts get to see on the Artemis II mission?
The Artemis II mission is set to carry humans farther than ever before, breaking the record set by Apollo 13.
Feb 2, 2026
Artemis II wet dress rehearsal: NASA postpones crucial fueling test, citing bad weather
With the wet dress rehearsal delayed, it is no longer possible to launch the mission on February 6.
Jan 30, 2026
Could Florida's coldest weather in over a decade impact the Artemis II launch?
The low temperatures expected during this weekend could make conducting the wet dress rehearsal tricky.
Jan 30, 2026
Artemis II mission will take bone marrow cells on thumb-drive-sized chips to the Moon
After returning to Earth, these cells from the AVATAR experiment will reveal how space radiation and microgravity affect the human body.
Jan 30, 2026
February’s Snow Moon: Could this be the last Full Moon before Artemis II launch?
With the wet dress rehearsal scheduled for Saturday, we may see the launch of Artemis II soon after the Snow Moon.
Jan 30, 2026
Ahead of the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, watch restored Apollo 11 moonwalk
The Artemis program has big goals, but let's not forget the 'one small step' that started it all.
Jan 29, 2026
Artemis II's free return trajectory: What it is and how it will protect the astronauts
"This ‘fail-safe’ rationale was key to Apollo 8’s flight in 1968, which used a free return trajectory to send the first humans to orbit the Moon and back safely," said an ex-ISRO scientist.
Jan 28, 2026
Artemis II mission: What's on the schedule in the final week of January
Ahead of the wet dress rehearsal and launch simulation on Saturday, NASA have their hands full.
Jan 28, 2026