NASA's Artemis II Mission Successfully Launches for the Moon
NASA's Artemis II Mission Successfully Launches for the Moon
On April 1, 2026, NASA launched the historic Artemis II mission from the Kennedy Space Center.
orgNASA
eventArtemis II
locationKennedy Space Center
The diverse crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—is traveling in the Orion spacecraft, affectionately nicknamed Integrity.
personReid Wiseman
personVictor Glover
personChristina Koch
personJeremy Hansen
techOrion
The mission is powered by the massive Space Launch System rocket.
techSpace Launch System
By pushing the boundaries of technology and human endurance, Artemis II represents a giant leap forward in our quest to explore the Moon and beyond.
eventArtemis II
locationMoon
