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 releases over 12,000 images taken during Artemis II mission—here's all you need to know
NASA appears to have released the highly anticipated photos on the Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth website, as opposed to its main image library.
Updated: 4 days ago | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
Artemis III SLS core stage arrives at Kennedy Space Center as Artemis II spacecraft undergoes study
The Artemis III core stage will be placed horizontally in the transfer aisle of the VAB before being lifted into a vertical position in High Bay 2.
Published: Apr 29, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Not everyone can fly on Artemis missions, but even middle schoolers can contribute to NASA science—here's how
NASA has invited people from all over the world to help support their Artemis program and future human space exploration through several citizen science projects.
Published: Apr 28, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II crew's Nikon Z9 camera was bombarded with heavy ions on Earth before it flew to space
The modified Nikon Z9 was put through space-like conditions to test if it could hold its own in a radiation-heavy environment.
Published: Apr 27, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
Artemis II heat shield vs Artemis I: NASA's initial assessment shows marked improvement
Orion heat shield showed reduced damage and improved performance thanks to trajectory tweaks.
Published: Apr 22, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
'The unknown is scarier than the known': Artemis II crew on how their input will help future missions
As they interacted with the media, the crew members of the Artemis II mission also talked about how they were supported on the mission by mental health professionals.
Published: Apr 17, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II in retrospect: Commander Reid Wiseman talks space toilet issue, Orion heat shield and more
“If you had given us the keys to the lander, we would have taken it down and landed on the Moon.”
Published: Apr 17, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II was just the beginning; the hardest stretch for NASA’s Moon ambitions begins now
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman reiterated that this was not a once-in-a-lifetime moment, but rather the beginning of more exciting missions.
Published: Apr 13, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II in numbers: 10 facts about NASA’s historic Moon mission
Artemis II, which launched on April 10 after weeks of delay, has successfully orbited the Moon and returned to Earth with a wealth of data to fuel future lunar missions.
Published: Apr 13, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
NASA celebrates Artemis II astronauts' return to Houston after historic Moon mission
The crew could be seen being quite emotional on being received with such warmth by the audience.
Published: Apr 12, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
'Just the beginning': NASA leaders celebrate Artemis II crew's return, shift focus to Artemis III
NASA Chief Jared Isaacman hails crew, reaffirms permanent Moon base plans and future missions.
Published: Apr 11, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
'Integrity's astronauts, back on Earth': NASA's Artemis II crew returns safely after historic Moon mission
Orion splashes down in the Pacific at 5:07 PM Pacific Time, as astronauts complete 10-day mission beyond the Moon's far side.
Updated: Apr 11, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II nears splashdown as Orion approaches Earth and crew completes final re-entry steps
After a historic 10-day lunar mission, astronauts target a Pacific Ocean landing off San Diego tonight.
Published: Apr 10, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II to return to Earth soon: When and how to watch re-entry and splashdown on April 10
The mission is in its closing stages, with the fireball re-entry of the astronauts imminent.
Published: Apr 10, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Will the helium leak in Orion affect Artemis II's re-entry? Here's what NASA says
The leak is what led to NASA cancelling the manual piloting demo on Wednesday.
Published: Apr 10, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II: NASA completes second correction burn to fine-tune the crew's return trajectory
This is the second of three burns meant to fine-tune Orion’s angle of entry into Earth's atmosphere.
Published: Apr 10, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
‘There's nothing this nation cannot do’: Artemis II astronauts speak with U.S. Congress from space
As they head for splashdown, the lunar flyby crew shares mission experiences with U.S. lawmakers.
Published: Apr 10, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
‘Things have to go right’: As Artemis II crew heads for re-entry, NASA can leave no room for error
The final preparations for the return of the astronauts are underway. The crew is supposed to splash down at 8:07 pm EST off the coast of San Diego.
Published: Apr 10, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II splashdown is scheduled for April 10—here's how NASA will bring the crew home safely
Following splashdown, a couple of helicopters will carry the crew to the USS John P. Murtha, stationed in the landing zone.
Updated: Apr 10, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II: Jeremy Hansen and Canadian PM Mark Carney discuss global collaboration, maple syrup and more
Carney extended an invitation to the entire Artemis II crew for a chat over maple syrup and pancakes once they are back.
Published: Apr 9, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath