#lunar mission
NASA's Artemis 3 crew completes their first training session in preparation for their mission, set for late 2027, amidst uncertainty regarding the launch timeline.
The Artemis II mission is set to launch on February 6, with a crew that includes NASA and Canadian astronauts. This mission will perform a lunar flyby over a 9 to 10 day period.
On January 17, 2026, NASA's SLS for Artemis II rolled to its launch pad in Florida, with a launch slated for early February. The journey marks a key step in lunar exploration.
On April 1, 2026, NASA's Artemis II mission launched towards the Moon, marking humanity's return to lunar orbit with a crew of four astronauts.
The Artemis III mission will include European astronaut Luca Parmitano from the ESA. NASA announced the crew on June 9, with a focus on lunar rendezvous testing.
