Archive · 2 Jul 2025
NASA's Artemis II: First Crewed Lunar Mission in 50 Years
In 2026, NASA plans to send four astronauts around the Moon on a mission called Artemis II.
This will be the first time in over half a century that people have gone to the Moon.
The mission will test all the important systems needed for the journey, like how the astronauts will breathe and talk to Earth.
It's a practice run to make sure everything works safely before they land people on the Moon again with Artemis III.
Artemis II, a crewed lunar mission, is scheduled for April 2026.
The mission will send four astronauts around the Moon.
Artemis II will test life support, navigation, and communication systems.
It is the first crewed lunar mission by NASA in over 50 years.
The mission is a vital step before the planned Artemis III crewed landing.
- Who
- A crew of four astronauts.
- What
- A crewed lunar mission named Artemis II.
- When
- Launching in April 2026.
- Where
- Around the Moon.
- Why
- To test systems and prepare for the Artemis III landing.
- Mission Name
- Artemis II
- Launch Date
- April 2026
- Type
- Crewed lunar mission
- Crew Size
- Four astronauts
- Objective
- Testing systems, preparation for Artemis III