When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Artemis II: What do the astronauts eat in space? Here's the menu
Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.
Astronauts need to eat too, and NASA released what will be on the menu as the Artemis II crew traverses space for their 10-day flyby mission to the moon.
NASA Artemis II: Rocket arrives at Kennedy Space Center launch pad
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
The Artemis II rocket and spacecraft completed the 4-mile trek to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center on Friday morning, March 20, 2026.
NASA Artemis II updates: March rollout, 7 April launch date opportunities
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA said it would begin to roll the Artemis II rocket and spacecraft out to the launch pad at Florida's Kennedy Space Center as early as next week, and that everything is "on track" for an April launch.
NASA lacks rescue plan for astronauts stranded on moon, federal report says
A new federal report says NASA currently has no way to rescue astronauts if they become stranded during future missions to the moon.
A new federal report says NASA currently has no way to rescue astronauts if they become stranded during future missions to the moon.
NASA announces changes to Artemis program amid Artemis II delays
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA Artemis II astronauts attend State of the Union as guests of Speaker Mike Johnson
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
With their launch date now delayed, the four astronauts, who will be the first crewed NASA lunar mission in over 50 years, attended Tuesday’s State of the Union address as guests of House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
NASA: Artemis II launch delayed over new issue
NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.
NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.
Artemis II: NASA targets Feb. 19 for second moon mission fueling rehearsal
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.
Artemis II launch delayed to March after issues during wet dress rehearsal
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
The historic launch of the Artemis II mission has been pushed back after multiple issues were encountered during a crucial prelaunch test at Kennedy Space Center.
NASA’s Artemis II: Who are the 4 astronauts going around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years?
NASA officially named the Artemis II crew nearly three years ago, and their experience and accomplishments continue to set them apart.
NASA officially named the Artemis II crew nearly three years ago, and their experience and accomplishments continue to set them apart.
NASA pushes back Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' due to Florida cold weather
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
Space shuttle Challenger explosion remembered, 40 years later
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
The space shuttle Challenger explosion was a defining moment of the 1980s. Whether you were watching on TV or in person, chances are, you remember exactly where you were and how you felt.
US plans to build nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030, NASA says
NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.
NASA and the Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday announced plans to develop a nuclear reactor for the surface of the moon by 2030.
NASA Crew-11 astronauts splash down after medical issue cuts ISS mission short
Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
NASA, SpaceX Crew-11 leave ISS ahead of Thursday morning splashdown
Four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station to make their return to Earth.
Four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station to make their return to Earth.
NASA sets return date for SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts after crew member 'medical situation'
NASA is preparing to send four astronauts onboard the International Space Station back to Earth.
NASA is preparing to send four astronauts onboard the International Space Station back to Earth.
NASA: Space station crew to return to Earth earlier than planned following medical issue
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.
SpaceX Crew-11 launches from Florida, headed to ISS: Watch replay
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-11 mission from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, and the spacecraft is now en route to the International Space Station (ISS).
SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.
NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.