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NASA's Artemis II: First Crewed Lunar Mission Set for 2026

11/19/2025

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NASA targets Artemis II in early 2026 as the first crewed lunar test.
The mission will carry four astronauts, including Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency.
Media accreditation is open, with deadlines for international journalists on November 30 and U.S. journalists on December 8.
Accredited media will attend pre-launch events, including the rollout of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.

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Story summary

NASA targets Artemis II in early 2026 as the first crewed lunar test.
The mission will carry four astronauts, including Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency.
Media accreditation is open, with deadlines for international journalists on November 30 and U.S. journalists on December 8.
Accredited media will attend pre-launch events, including the rollout of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft.