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.
CAPSTONE 02: NASA's new mission to test spacecraft docking in Moon's orbit for Artemis program
This endeavour will build on the successes of its predecessor to support spacecraft docking in lunar orbit for crewed Artemis missions.
Published: 7 hours ago | By Harsh Vardhan
Lunar South Pole not a good landing spot for Artemis IV, says Artemis II pilot Victor Glover
The experienced NASA astronaut hoped for a more gradual approach to the lunar South Pole.
Published: 2 days ago | By Pranjal Nath
What is International Moon Day? The history behind it and why it still matters
From Apollo 11 to Artemis II, here's why the world still celebrates the Moon every July.
Published: Jul 20, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
First US private spacecraft to reach lunar orbit completes mission. Here's why it matters for Artemis
Communications experiments carried out by CAPSTONE could be invaluable for future Artemis missions.
Published: Jul 8, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
NASA is going all out for America's 250th birthday—here's the full lineup
Get ready for aerial shows, Artemis 2 patches, Moon Base models, and a chance to win NASA prizes!
Published: Jun 30, 2026 | By Ankita Garkoti
How NASA's Artemis III mission differs from Artemis I, II and Apollo 9
Artemis III trades a single launch for a complex, multi-rocket test of new lunar landers.
Published: Jun 9, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
NASA scientists to release their initial Artemis II report later this year
In-depth studies of health data could improve healthcare for future astronauts.
Published: Jun 8, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Scientists have found a new cheap route to the Moon—and it could have solved a major Artemis II issue
A new, previously hidden pathway, if used, will require 58.80 m/s less fuel than existing fuel-efficient routes to the Moon.
Updated: Jun 5, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
'People in pixels': Artemis II astronauts spotted by Earth-based telescope from over 200,000 miles away
Captured by the GBT, the feat demonstrates how ground-based radio telescopes can aid space missions.
Published: May 18, 2026 | By Disita Sikdar
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: May 4, 2026 | 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