Countdown To Launch: NASA scientist details mission of Artemis II
By Mike Cherry
Published on March 27, 2026.
The launch of the Artemis II mission, which will take place on April 1, is set to be the first crewed journey beyond low Earth orbit in over a century. Scientist Noah Petro, who was part of the lunar surface science team on the previous mission, explained the mission's significance and implications. The launch will be followed by a 10-day mission to observe the astronauts' observations.
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