NASA's Artemis II Moon mission set for March 6 launch
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NASA is aiming to launch Artemis II—its first crewed trip beyond low Earth orbit since 1972—on March 6, 2026.
Four astronauts will spend 10 days flying around the Moon and back, opening a new era for lunar exploration.
Meet the crew
The crew: Reid Wiseman (commander), Victor Glover (pilot), Christina Koch (NASA), and Jeremy Hansen (Canadian Space Agency).
They'll start quarantine in Houston on February 20, while teams prep the rocket at Kennedy Space Center for this big step toward future Moon and Mars missions.
How to watch the launch live
Want to watch history in the making? Tune into NASA's website or YouTube channel for live coverage on March 6.
If weather or tech gets in the way, backup dates include March 7, 8, 9 and 11.