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Artemis II Rocket Launch Scheduled for March 6, 2026
Kennedy Space Center, Florida – February 22, 2026
NASA is set to launch its historic Artemis II mission on March 6, 2026, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The mission will lift off from the Kennedy Space Center aboard the powerful Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, carrying the Orion spacecraft and a crew of four astronauts.
This 10-day journey around the Moon is a critical test flight for future deep space exploration. While the crew will not land on the lunar surface, they will orbit the far side of the Moon, testing life support systems, navigation, and communication technologies essential for future missions.
Artemis II Mission Highlights
- Launch Date: March 6, 2026
- Rocket: Space Launch System (SLS)
- Spacecraft: Orion
- Crew: Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen
- Duration: 10 days
- Objective: Lunar flyby and system validation
Artemis Program Goals
- Return humans to the Moon
- Establish sustainable lunar exploration
- Prepare for crewed missions to Mars
- Advance spaceflight technology and global partnerships
Recent Updates
NASA recently resolved a helium flow issue in the rocket’s upper stage, which had temporarily delayed launch preparations. Engineers have confirmed that the SLS and Orion systems are now ready for rollout and final checks.
Why Artemis II Matters
This mission is more than a lunar flyby—it’s a rehearsal for landing astronauts on the Moon through Artemis III. It also symbolizes a new era of space exploration, international collaboration, and technological advancement.
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