NASA eyes April 1 launch of Artemis II

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March 13, 2026
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NASA plans to launch the Artemis II moon mission on April 1st.

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NASA is rolling the Artemis II rocket back to its launch pad next Thursday, targeting an April 1 launch date for the mission. Artemis II represents NASA's first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, designed to send astronauts around the moon as part of the agency's broader goal to return humans to the lunar surface. The mission marks a critical milestone in NASA's Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustainable human presence on the moon and eventually serve as a stepping stone for Mars exploration. The launch preparation follows extensive testing and development of NASA's Space Launch System rocket and Orion crew capsule. Success of Artemis II would pave the way for Artemis III, the planned lunar landing mission that would put the first woman and next man on the moon.

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NASA will roll out the Artemis II rocket to its launch pad next Thursday.

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