Artemis 2 moon mission latest news: T-2 days to NASA's April 1 launch

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March 26, 2026, 4:11 PM

• •Artemis 2 is scheduled to launch on April 1st.
• •The mission will send four astronauts around the moon.
• •The mission is the first crewed lunar mission since 1972.
• •The goal is long-term human return to the moon.

NASA's Artemis 2 mission, the first crewed lunar mission since 1972, is set to launch on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT. This mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day voyage around the moon, marking a significant step toward long-term human presence in space. Preparations are underway, with the Artemis 2 crew in quarantine and launch teams finalizing pre-flight checks. Space.com will provide comprehensive coverage of the mission's progress.

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