NASA's Artemis II has captured worldwide attention as the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades, launching four astronauts aboard Orion on a test flight around the Moon. The mission is a pivotal proof point for the Artemis program, it advances deep-space systems and reignites debates over budgets, policy, and the future of lunar settlements.
- 4 astronauts aboard Orion on the lunar test flight
- Space Launch System (SLS) with Orion capsule
- About 10 days, around-the-moon flight
- First crewed lunar mission since 1972
