Artemis II mission: How to send your name to Moon
What's the story
NASA is gearing up for a historic space exploration mission, the Artemis II. The groundbreaking project will take astronauts farther from Earth than any mission since 1972, as part of the agency's larger Artemis campaign. The launch window opens on February 6, with the final date awaiting NASA confirmation. The crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch as well as Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
Mission details
Artemis II: A historic lunar flyby
The Artemis II mission will take the crew on a 10-day journey around the Moon, marking humanity's first lunar flyby since 1972. The spacecraft, Orion, will carry an SD card with names of people who register on NASA's website until January 21.
Registration process
How to register your name for Artemis II mission
To get a digital boarding pass, the registration process is simple and takes less than five minutes. First, visit NASA's dedicated "Send Your Name with Artemis" website. Then, enter your first and last name along with a 4- to 7-digit PIN code. Finally, submit the information and download your customized digital boarding pass as a keepsake of this historic journey.
Mission significance
Artemis II mission: A stepping stone for future lunar landings
The Artemis II mission is a major milestone in NASA's plan to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon. It comes after the successful uncrewed flight of Artemis I and precedes the planned landing of astronauts on the lunar surface with Artemis III expected in 2027. The data gathered from this mission will be crucial in preparing for future crewed lunar landings and eventual Mars missions.