NASA targeting no earlier than April 1 to send astronauts around the moon in Artemis II mission

Muzammil Hussain March 13, 2026

Four astronauts in orange flight gear cross their arms and smile at the camera.

After several delays to the mission that will take four astronauts around the moon, NASA held a press conference today announcing that Artemis II is on track to launch as early as April 1.

After several delays to the mission that will take four astronauts around the moon, NASA held a press conference today announcing that Artemis II is on track to launch as early as April 1. Four astronauts in orange flight gear cross their arms and smile at the camera.

After several delays to the mission that will take four astronauts around the moon, NASA held a press conference today announcing that Artemis II is on track to launch as early as April 1.