Join us for live coverage of Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program, scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 1.
The mission will send NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen on an approximately 10‑day journey around the Moon. Live coverage begins at 7:45 a.m.
Launch, lunar flyby, and splashdown
Briefings, launch, lunar flyby, and splashdown
Launch, lunar flyby, and splashdown
Lunar flyby
Launch, lunar flyby, and splashdown
Launch, lunar flyby, and splashdown
Briefings, launch, lunar flyby, and splashdown
The first crewed Artemis flight marks a key step toward long‑term return to the Moon and future missions to Mars.
Artemis II Mission about Forging New Frontiers
Godspeed, Artemis II!
NASA astronaut Jessica Meir shared this photo of an Artemis program patch floating in the International Space Station’s cupola on X.
Choosing a crew for missions to the Moon requires the right mix of skills and attributes. All four astronauts not only bring different strengths and expertise to the mission, but they also must work well together in high-pressure situations. That’s why we want to know: who you would choose to go with you on a trip around the Moon?
How to Participate about Who Is Your #NASAMoonCrew?
With the Artemis II test flight, NASA is sending four astronauts on an approximately 10-day journey around the Moon. The question is, which Artemis astronaut are you? Which role — Commander, Pilot, Mission Specialist I, or Mission Specialist II — fits you best?
Take the Quiz about Which Artemis Astronaut Are You?
Stay up-to-date on the latest news from NASA–from Earth to the Moon, the Solar System and beyond.
We will never share your email address.
