'We are going for all humanity': NASA's Artemis II successfully launches from Kennedy Space Center
Crew of four begins 10-day deep-space journey testing Orion systems beyond Earth orbit.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
NASA’s Artemis II crew arrives at launch pad and boards Orion spacecraft ahead of launch
Astronauts enter Orion, begin checks ahead of SLS liftoff.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
NASA completes loading cryogenic fuel into Artemis II SLS tanks
All stages are in replenish phase now.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Inside the Artemis ground launch sequencer—a system crucial for the launch of the Moon mission
The ground launch sequencer handles several operations in the build-up to the actual launch.
Published: Apr 1, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II launch director gives official 'go'—SLS fueling is underway as the crew wakes up
Tanking operations have begun at Launch Pad 39-B of the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
What happens if Artemis II launch is scrubbed tonight? Backup opportunities, turnaround time and more
NASA says that the mission has the best chance of launching successfully today itself. But what if things go south?
Published: Apr 1, 2026 | By Saubhagya Mukherjee
NASA says April 1 the 'most optimum' launch window before wind and rain risks increase
'Tomorrow looks to be the best. Other days – hit and miss,' said Mark Burger, the launch weather officer of the 45th Weather Squadron, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
SpaceX launches Transporter-16 rideshare mission, putting 119 payloads in low Earth orbit
The payloads also included one re-usable spacecraft with advanced thermal protection.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
SpaceX assures March 29 anomaly with Starlink satellite poses no threat to Artemis II launch
The issue with Starlink satellite 34343 did not impact SpaceX's Transporter-16 mission either, which launched yesterday.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Full Pink Moon to illuminate Artemis II launch: What Moon phase will the crew see in low Earth orbit
Artemis II launch is slated to take place on April 1, 2026, at 6:24 PM EDT from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
What makes NASA's Artemis II so special after 1972's Apollo 17
More than 50 years after Apollo 17, a new era begins with deeper spaceflight, a diverse crew, and long-term Moon goals.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
NASA begins Artemis II launch countdown ahead of historic crewed Moon mission
Final checks, fueling prep, and crew quarantine mark the last phase before the 10-day lunar flyby.
Updated: Mar 31, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Why the SLS rocket is the perfect fit for the Artemis II mission
The Space Launch System rocket is the only vehicle capable of delivering the Orion spacecraft, humans, and cargo to the Moon in a single launch.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Powerful X-class solar flare not a concern for Artemis II launch on April 1, confirms NASA
Agency says the powerful CME will dissipate before liftoff on Wednesday, with continuous monitoring and protocols in place.
Published: Mar 31, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Meet ‘Rise,’ Artemis II’s zero-gravity indicator inspired by an iconic Apollo moment
NASA picks a student-made plush toy to send to the Moon, carrying over 5.6 million names.
Published: Mar 30, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
Artemis II launch on April 1: Where and how to watch the livestream. Full details
NASA is targeting liftoff during a two-hour window that opens at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Published: Mar 30, 2026 | By Juhi Varma
How is Artemis II SLS rocket different from Apollo era's Saturn V and SpaceX's Starship?
The Saturn V was meant for deep space missions like the SLS and Starship but was very different from the modern rockets.
Updated: Apr 1, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan
‘We are ready': NASA mission managers confident ahead of April 1 launch
Artemis II launch is 80% 'go' for Wednesday evening lift-off.
Published: Mar 30, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
'Are we alone?': Artemis II crew discusses important scientific questions the mission will help answer
Besides a test of systems vital for future missions, the mission will help with scientific inquiry into the possibility of life beyond Earth.
Updated: Apr 4, 2026 | By Pranjal Nath
Artemis II moves towards launch countdown as crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center
Countdown is set to begin with systems ready and the weather projected to be 80% favorable.
Published: Mar 30, 2026 | By Sandip Kishan