PADLaunch Complex 39B
SITEKennedy Space Center, FL, USA →ORBITLunar flyby
TYPEHuman Exploration
PROGRAMArtemis
🎮 MISSION CONTROL COMING SOON — PRO
MISSION OVERVIEW
Artemis II is the first crewed mission as part of the Artemis program. Artemis II will send a crew of 4 – 3 Americans and 1 Canadian around the moon and return them back to Earth.
The mission will test the core systems of NASA’s Orion spacecraft including the critical life support system, among other systems which could not be tested during Artemis I due to the lack of crew onboard.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Space Launch System (SLS)MISSION
Artemis II
MISSION TYPE
Human Exploration
TARGET ORBIT
Lunar flyby
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 39BLAUNCH SITE
Kennedy Space Center, FL, USAPROGRAM
Artemis
COUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 41699701-2ef4-4b0c-ac9d-6757820cde87
Reported date: Apr 1, 2026 at 22:24 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
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ORION — ORION INTEGRITY
003SERIAL
Circumlunar flybyDESTINATION
ActiveSTATUS
Orion spacecraft used for Artemis 2.
CREW MANIFEST
Gregory R. WisemanSpacecraft Commander
Victor J. GloverPilot
Jeremy HansenMission Specialist
Christina KochMission Specialist
VEHICLE — Space Launch System (SLS) →
MANUFACTURER
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
VARIANT
Block 1
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The Space Launch System (SLS) is an American Space Shuttle-derived heavy expendable launch vehicle. It is part of NASA's deep space exploration plans including as the main launch vehicle of the Artemis program. SLS follows the cancellation of the Constellation program, and is to replace the retired Space Shuttle.
WEBCAST & MEDIA
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
🔗 NASA's Artemis II Crew Launches To The Moon (Official Broadcast)🔗 NASAu2019s Artemis II Crew Launches to the Moon (Official Broadcast)🔗 NASA Simulations Improve Artemis II Launch Environment (NASA)🔗 NASA Now Targeting April 1 for Artemis IIu2019s Launch Around The Moon (SpacePolicyOnline.com)🔗 Flawless Second Artemis II Launch Rehearsal Shows Readiness, Despite Setbacks (Space Scout)🔗 Final ICPS arrives in Florida for Artemis III SLS launch (NASASpaceflight)🔗 Artemis II rocket creeps toward launch pad (YouTube)🔗 NASA's rollout of the Artemis II rocket complete after wind delay (YouTube)🔗 NASA moving Artemis II back onto launchpad after moon mission delays (YouTube)🔗 NASA rolls out Artemis II rocket ahead of potential April 1 launch (YouTube)🔗 Artemis II set for roll out; SpaceX's Starship next launch: Space Beat (YouTube)🔗 Repaired Artemis II rocket returns to launch pad (YouTube)🔗 NASA Artemis II rocket is moved out to the launch pad after repairs (YouTube)🔗 NASA delays Artemis II rollout after issue, still targets April launch (YouTube)🔗 Artemis II will send astronauts farthest into space ever: NASA administrator | Katie Pavlich Tonight (YouTube)🔗 NASA delays the Artemis II rocket rollout (YouTube)🔗 Artemis II back on launch pad for moon flyby mission (YouTube)🔗 NASA's Artemis II Live Views from Kennedy Space Center (YouTube)🔗 Artemis II: NASA eyes April 2 to launch first crewed Moon mission in 53 years (YouTube)🔗 Artemis II rocket returns to launch pad for final checks ahead of next window (YouTube)🔗 Artemis II moon rocket cleared for April launch following repairs, NASA says (YouTube)🔗 Nasa rolls out Artemis II ahead of April launch | BBC News (YouTube)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the SLS Block 1 | Artemis II launch?
The SLS Block 1 | Artemis II is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:24 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
What rocket is being used for Artemis II?
The SLS Block 1 | Artemis II mission uses the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, manufactured by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Space Launch System (SLS) has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the SLS Block 1 | Artemis II launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
What orbit is Artemis II going to?
The Artemis II mission is targeting Lunar flyby.
Who is launching Artemis II?
The SLS Block 1 | Artemis II is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It is part of the Artemis program.
Can I watch the SLS Block 1 | Artemis II launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 30, 2026 20:04 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated via Launch Library 2
Mar 30, 2026 18:18 UTC
Sendoff for Artemis II CrewFrom left to right, NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronauts Jenni Gibbons, NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, and…
NASA
Mar 27, 2026 15:21 UTC
Artemis II Crewu2019s SuitsThe Orion Crew Survival System suits that Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch from NASA, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen…
NASA
Mar 26, 2026 20:12 UTC
NASA Releases Artemis II Moon Mission Launch CountdownBefore NASA sends its astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen on their Artemis II mission around…
NASA
Mar 26, 2026 15:00 UTC
Weu2019re going to the Moon | Artemis II ESAxASHFor the first time in over 50 years, humans are going back to the Moon. This time, Europe is part of that journey.
ESA
Mar 26, 2026 02:10 UTC
NASA Gears Up for Artemis II Launch Around the Moon a Week From NowNASA continues to plan for the launch of the first crewed mission around the Moon in more than 50 years one week from today. Weather…
SpacePolicyOnline.com
Mar 25, 2026 23:16 UTC
NASA Ames Experts Available for Artemis IIu00a0Flight Test InterviewsNASAu2019s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley invites media to interview local subject matter experts on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…
NASA
Mar 25, 2026 21:55 UTC
NASA Sets Coverage for Artemis II Moon MissionEditoru2019s note: NASA will continuously update this Artemis II briefings and mission events page throughout prelaunch, launch, and mission activities. NASA will provide live coverage…
NASA
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 22, 2026 17:24 UTC
Launch date set: Apr 1, 2026 at 22:24 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mar 20, 2026 22:45 UTC
SLS enters pad flow ahead of historic Artemis II missionNASAu2019s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft arrived at Launch Padu2026 The post SLS enters pad flow ahead of historic Artemis…
NASASpaceflight
Mar 20, 2026 14:00 UTC
NASA Simulations Improve Artemis II Launch EnvironmentAirflow around rockets as they travel from Earth into space can have a dramatic impact on a mission, whichu00a0isu00a0why NASA used advanced simulations to provideu00a0the…
NASA
Mar 16, 2026 18:42 UTC
To Protect Artemis II Astronauts, NASA Experts Keep Eyesu00a0on SunAs four astronauts travel around the Moon on NASAu2019s Artemis II mission, theyu00a0willu00a0venture beyond Earthu2019s protective magnetic field. The crewu2019s spacecraft, Orion, will carry and…
NASA
Mar 16, 2026 15:21 UTC
Many Questions, Few Answers as Artemis II Targets AprilNASA is on track to launch Artemis II as soon as April 1st, with daily launch opportunities through April 6th. After major changes to the…
Space Scout
Mar 13, 2026 15:21 UTC
NASAu2019s Artemis II Moon Mission Daily AgendaAbout eight minutes after Artemis II lifts off, the Orion spacecraft and its crew, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with…
NASA
Mar 12, 2026 22:38 UTC
NASA Now Targeting April 1 for Artemis IIu2019s Launch Around The MoonNASA announced today they are targeting April 1 at 6:24 pm Eastern Daylight Time for sending the Artemis II crew around the Moon. In preparation,…
SpacePolicyOnline.com
Mar 9, 2026 15:57 UTC
NASA to Share Artemis II Flight Readiness Review UpdateNASA will host a news conference at 3 p.m. EDT, Thursday, March 12, to highlight progress toward the Artemis II crewed mission around the Moon.…
NASA
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My merch for the NASA Artemis II launch. Itu2019s past midnight so itu2019s launch day on the East Coast. https://t.co/EEbcY84T1C
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NASAu2019s Artemis II mission will be the first time humans have been around the moon in half a century, and its next launch window opens on 1 April https://t.co/VH3vNqGPVr
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Artemis II Mission: NASA continues preparations for the Artemis II launch, which remains the most anticipated space event of 2026 as the first crewed deep-space mission in over 50 yearsu2026 https://t.co/SpQbWaWfir
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