Artemis II Crew Arrives at Launch Site, Shares Moon Mascot - NASA
By Lauren E. Low
Published on March 27, 2026.
The four astronauts set to fly around the Moon on NASA's Artemis II test flight have arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The team will use "Rise" as their zero gravity indicator, inspired by the Earthrise moment from the Apollo 8 mission. The spacecraft is scheduled to launch on Wednesday, April 1. The crew will review their launch day activities and participate in medical checks.
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