Artemis 2

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Last mentioned: Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

2026
Target Launch

Projected window for the Artemis 2 crewed lunar flyby mission.
Q2 2026
Wet Dress Rehearsal

Full propellant loading and countdown practice at the pad.
Mar 20, 2026
Artemis 2 Rollout

Rocket moves to Launch Pad 39B for final pre-flight testing.
November 2022
Artemis 1 Success

Uncrewed SLS and Orion mission successfully tests lunar orbit and return.

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NASA Schedules Artemis 2 Rollout for March 20 as Crewed Lunar Flight Nears

NASA has confirmed the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis 2 mission will return to Launch Pad 39B on March 20. This move marks a critical transition from assembly to final pre-launch operations for the first crewed lunar mission in over half a century.

Mar 17, 2026 2 sources