Editor’s Note: NASA is updating this webpage to align with the latest Artemis program updates announced in February and National Space Policy initiatives announced in March. Learn more about upcoming missions and the agency’s plans to advance Moon to Mars goals, including America’s return to the lunar surface.
Orion Spacecraft
NASA’s Orion spacecraft is carrying humanity to the Moon. Launching atop NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket, Orion carries and sustains the crew on Artemis missions to the Moon and returns them safely to Earth.
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Artemis II
Four astronauts ventured around the Moon inside Orion on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA's path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis.
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Artemis III
NASA's Artemis III mission in low Earth orbit will test integrated operations between the Orion spacecraft and one or both commercial landers from SpaceX and Blue Origin respectively.
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Orion Reference Guide
A detailed overview of the design, development, testing, and engineering of NASA's Orion spacecraft.
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