NASA’s Artemis II Crew Launches to the Moon
Join us for continuing live coverage of Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program.
Lifting off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:35 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 1, the mission will send NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen on an approximately 10‑day journey around the Moon.
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Launch, lunar flyby, and splashdown
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Forging New Frontiers
The first crewed Artemis flight marks a key step toward long‑term return to the Moon and future missions to Mars.
Artemis II Mission about Forging New Frontiers
Meet the Astronauts
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Hello, World
NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of Earth from the Orion spacecraft’s window on April 2, 2026, after completing the translunar injection burn.
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A Trip Around the Moon
Who Is Your #NASAMoonCrew?
Choosing a crew for missions to the Moon requires the right mix of skills and attributes. All four astronauts not only bring different strengths and expertise to the mission, but they also must work well together in high-pressure situations. That’s why we want to know: who you would choose to go with you on a trip around the Moon?
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A Trip Around the Moon
Which Artemis Astronaut Are You?
With the Artemis II test flight, NASA is sending four astronauts on an approximately 10-day journey around the Moon. The question is, which Artemis astronaut are you? Which role — Commander, Pilot, Mission Specialist I, or Mission Specialist II — fits you best?
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