The Artemis II crew is in the home stretch of their groundbreaking mission as the Orion spacecraft hurtles through deep space toward a momentous lunar flyby. With Monday's close encounter just around the corner, the team is conducting critical final preparations that will determine the success of this next giant leap for humanity.
Fifty-six years after Apollo 8 astronauts captured the breathtaking 'Earthrise' photograph, NASA's Artemis II crew has a rare opportunity to recreate one of humanity's most iconic images from lunar orbit. This moment could inspire a new generation and remind us of our shared home in the cosmos.
After more than 50 years, humanity is finally returning to the Moon—and four remarkable astronauts are leading the charge. Meet the international team selected for Artemis 2, the mission that will reignite our species' lunar exploration.
After months of preparation, NASA has officially rolled out the complete Artemis II vehicle, marking a crucial milestone in humanity's return to the lunar surface. With an April 2026 launch date on the horizon, the mission is one step closer to reality.
NASA's Artemis II mission is officially entering its final phase as four brave astronauts begin health quarantine ahead of the historic April 2026 liftoff. With the complete Artemis vehicle now assembled and ready for action, humanity's return to the Moon is closer than ever.
After months of preparation, NASA's Artemis II rocket is on the move. The massive spacecraft carrying Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen is beginning its journey to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center, marking a major milestone in humanity's return to the moon.
After months of repairs and setbacks, NASA is rolling out its ambitious Artemis II moon rocket once again. With an early April launch window in sight, the space agency is banking on successful fixes to finally send four astronauts on a historic lunar fly-around mission.
After completing critical repairs, NASA is making its big move. The massive SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft are heading back to the launch pad, with engineers eyeing an ambitious April 1 launch date for an unprecedented lunar flyby.
After months of preparation, NASA is finally rolling the Artemis II rocket and Orion space capsule to the Kennedy Space Center launchpad on March 19, 2026. This second roll-out attempt marks a crucial step forward in humanity's return to the Moon—and you can watch it happen live.