Orion

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Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026

Timeline

2027
Artemis III Target

Planned mission to land the first woman and person of color on the lunar surface.
April 2026
Artemis II Launch

First crewed flight of the Artemis program targeting lunar flyby.
November 2022
Artemis I Success

Uncrewed test flight of SLS and Orion completed 25-day mission.

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NASA Targets April 1 Launch for Artemis II: First Crewed Lunar Mission in 50 Years

NASA has officially confirmed an April 1, 2026, launch target for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the lunar vicinity since the Apollo era. This 10-day mission will carry four astronauts on a high-stakes flyby to test life-support systems and deep-space navigation capabilities.

Mar 13, 2026 2 sources