#NASA Artemis II mission launch 2026

NASA's SLS rocket has reached the launch pad for the Artemis II mission. Set for February 2026, this first crewed Moon mission in 50 years marks a new era in space exploration.

NASA has accelerated the Artemis II launch schedule to as early as Feb. 6, 2026. The 10-day crewed mission will take four astronauts 4,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon.