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Crewed Spaceflight

Artemis II Lifts Off, Sending Four Astronauts Toward a Lunar Flyby

The 10-day flight tests NASA’s new rocket and Orion capsule to prove systems for future lunar landings.

Artemis II Cleared for Tonight’s Launch Window to Send Four Astronauts Around the Moon

NASA Readies Artemis II for April 1 Moon Flyby Launch

NASA Halts Gateway to Build Permanent Moon Base, Targets 2028 Landings

NASA Targets April 1 Launch for Artemis II After Flight Readiness ‘Go’

NASA Targets March 6 for Artemis II After Clean Wet Dress Rehearsal

Artemis II Nears Feb. 6 Launch Window as NASA Sets Early‑February Wet Dress Rehearsal

Artemis II Moon Rocket Begins Roll to Pad as NASA Opens Final Test Campaign