Artemis II crew prepare to thrust on to the Moon
By Esme Stallard
Published on April 2, 2026.
Nasa's Artemis II spacecraft has successfully launched and is set to fly towards the Moon for a 10-day mission. The mission will enable the preparation for a potential lunar landing scheduled for 2028 and potentially for a permanent base on the Moon. The crew will also travel further from Earth than anyone has ever been before.
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