NASA's Artemis II mission to fly around the far side of the Moon

"The goal of Artemis is to create a sustainable presence near the Moon, instead of just sending humans to plant flags and make footprints."

"Artemis I successfully completed its uncrewed mission in 2022, paving the way for future crewed missions to the lunar surface."

"On April 2nd, 2026, Artemis II will launch from Kennedy Space Center carrying four astronauts in its Orion capsule to travel around the Moon."

"The Artemis IV mission is scheduled for 2028, aiming to see humans standing on the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years."

NASA's Artemis program seeks to return humans to the Moon after a 50-year hiatus since Apollo 17. The initiative aims for a sustainable lunar presence rather than brief visits. Despite facing delays and budget issues, Artemis I completed its uncrewed mission in 2022. Artemis II is set to launch on April 2, 2026, carrying four astronauts to orbit the Moon. The Artemis IV mission is planned for 2028, aiming to land humans on the lunar surface, including the first woman.

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