Artemis

NASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission

By Mike Wall published 2 April 26

Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission's four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.

There was a bit of toilet trouble on NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon

By Tariq Malik published 2 April 26

It wasn't their No. 1 problem, but it was a problem for going number one.

Why is the Artemis 2 rocket launch different from all other rocket launches?

By Josh Dinner published 2 April 26

That's one small sip of Manischewitz…

NASA launches 4 astronauts to the moon on historic Artemis 2 voyage, a lunar leap for the 21st century

By Tariq Malik, Josh Dinner published 1 April 26

NASA launched its Artemis 2 mission today (April 1), sending astronauts toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.

NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today, the 1st crewed lunar flight since 1972

By Mike Wall published 1 April 26

NASA plans to make history today (April 1) with the launch of Artemis 2, the first crewed moon mission since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Artemis 2 livestream: Where to watch 4 astronauts launch to the moon today

By Elizabeth Howell last updated 1 April 26

Artemis 2 aims to fly to the moon with four astronauts on April 1 at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 GMT). Here's how you can watch live.

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission launch today? Full schedule

By Samantha Mathewson last updated 1 April 26

The launch window for Artemis 2 opens on April 1 and runs through April 6. Here's what time you'll need to tune in.

Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.

By Tariq Malik published 31 March 26

NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.

What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?

By Leonard David published 31 March 26

"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."

Inside Artemis 2: NASA's historic astronaut moon mission explained (video series)

By Tariq Malik, Steve Spaleta last updated 31 March 26

Get to know NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with Space.com's exclusive four-part video series Inside Artemis II debuting March 25-March 31.