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.
'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: 1 day ago | 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: 1 day ago | 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: 5 days ago | 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: 5 days ago | 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: 6 days ago | 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: 7 days ago | 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: 7 days ago | 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: 7 days ago | 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
Artemis II: Reid Wiseman reveals 'pinnacle' moment; Victor Glover explains why they must return
The Artemis II mission has had many highlights, but one moment made Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew particularly emotional.
Updated: Apr 9, 2026 | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
Artemis II mission update: NASA cancels final manual piloting test of Orion capsule
A docking camera test had also been scheduled for the evening, which was also canceled.
Published: Apr 9, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II crew to answer media's questions tonight amid yet another busy day aboard Orion
The crew will make preparations for re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere on April 10, 2026.
Published: Apr 8, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
First set of Artemis II lunar flyby photos shows solar eclipse, Earthset, Earthrise and more
The astronauts captured some never-before-seen lunar views during the historic seven-hour flyby.
Published: Apr 8, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II: Inside the massive dataset delivered by the historic seven-hour lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew managed to deliver over 50GB of data just from the day of the lunar flyby by late Tuesday afternoon.
Updated: Apr 8, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan