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NASA's Artemis II Set for Moon Mission in 2026

3/17/2026

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  • NASA targets April 1, 2026, to launch Artemis II, sending astronauts around the Moon.
  • The crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, plus Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA).
  • The mission aims to reach at least 5,000 nautical miles beyond the Moon.
  • Despite technical issues and delays, NASA remains excited, and the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website will track progress for the public.