01/04/2026
🚀 Launch
Artemis II is targeting liftoff as early as April 1, 2026, from Kennedy Space Center.
👨‍🚀 The Crew
The mission will carry four astronauts: one Canadian, Jeremy Hansen, and three Americans—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch.
🛰️ Vehicle
Artemis II will fly aboard NASA’s powerful Space Launch System rocket, paired with the Orion spacecraft.
⏱️ Duration
The mission is expected to last around 10 days, taking the crew on a journey around the Moon and back to Earth.
📡 Communication
Astronauts will remain in continuous contact with Earth through NASA’s Deep Space Network.