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NASA's Artemis III Set for 2027 Lunar Mission

4/15/2026

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) plans Artemis III for 2027 after Artemis II to establish a lunar presence and support Mars missions.
The Space Launch System core stage will move from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 20, with the Crawler-Transporter guiding the move.
NASA will test commercial lunar landers during Artemis III, and crew selection is expected soon.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) plans Artemis III for 2027 after Artemis II to establish a lunar presence and support Mars missions.
The Space Launch System core stage will move from the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans to Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 20, with the Crawler-Transporter guiding the move.
NASA will test commercial lunar landers during Artemis III, and crew selection is expected soon.