Artemis II
NASA's first crewed lunar mission in half a century
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First crewed lunar mission since 1972 Historic gap
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.
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Artemis 2 moon rocket gets 'America 250' paint job photo of the day for Dec. 23, 2025 - space.com
space.com · Dec 23
Proposed 24 percent cut to NASA budget eliminates key Artemis architecture, climate research - spaceflightnow.com
spaceflightnow.com · May 3
LIVE: Artemis II Launch Day Updates - nasa.gov
nasa.gov · Apr 1
Artemis II launches as NASA shoots for the moon in historic mission - Houston Public Media
Houston Public Media · Apr 2
Artemis II mission: What to expect (Live mission updates) - The Planetary Society
The Planetary Society · Apr 1
SpaceX Florida rocket launch to follow Artemis II. What time is liftoff? - Florida Today
Florida Today · Apr 1