US EditionNASA Scientists Discuss Artemis II Mission
The 10-day Artemis II mission will test spacecraft systems with four astronauts traveling 9,260 kilometers beyond the Moon before returning to Earth, paving way for a 2027 lunar landing.
- On February 5, 2026, NASA announced Artemis II could launch a 10-day crewed mission around the Moon and back, marking the first such flight in over 50 years.
- After Artemis 1's heat-shield damage, NASA adjusted pad and fueling procedures, pushing Artemis II to 2026 for improved safety, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson said.
- Data-first: About 9,260 kilometers past the lunar surface, Artemis II will follow a free-return trajectory and fly up to 9,000 miles beyond the Moon.
- Carrying four astronauts, the mission includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, the first non-American to travel to the Moon.
- As a test mission, Artemis II will pave the way for Artemis III, which aims to land astronauts on the Moon and build a long-term lunar presence for Mars exploration.
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