NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, and Andre Douglas, Artemis II backup crew member, standing underneath mobile launcher 1 with the integrated the twin SLS (Space Launch System) solid rocket boosters for Artemis II

A photographer captures NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, and Andre Douglas, Artemis II backup crew member, standing underneath mobile launcher 1 with the integrated the twin SLS (Space Launch System) solid rocket boosters for Artemis II inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025. For Artemis II, four astronauts will venture around the Moon, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence for science and exploration through Artemis.