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NASA's Artemis 2: First Crewed Moon Flight Since 1972

1/27/2026

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NASA's Artemis 2 mission is set to launch in early February 2026, the first crewed Moon flight since Apollo 17 (1972).
The NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen began quarantine on January 23.
The Orion spacecraft will carry artifacts, including a piece of the Wright Brothers' plane and flags.
NASA plans a fueling test on February 2, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center to verify readiness.

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Story summary

NASA's Artemis 2 mission is set to launch in early February 2026, the first crewed Moon flight since Apollo 17 (1972).
The NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen began quarantine on January 23.
The Orion spacecraft will carry artifacts, including a piece of the Wright Brothers' plane and flags.
NASA plans a fueling test on February 2, 2026, at Kennedy Space Center to verify readiness.