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Artemis I Launch
Successful uncrewed flight of SLS and Orion to lunar orbit.
Artemis I Success
Uncrewed Orion spacecraft completes 25-day mission around the Moon.
Target Launch
Scheduled liftoff for the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years.
Targeted Artemis II Launch
First crewed mission of the Artemis program (Projected).
Second Fueling Test
Critical wet dress rehearsal to validate hardware for crewed flight.
Final Integration
Orion spacecraft and SLS rocket undergo final stacking and testing at KSC.
Crew Announcement
NASA and CSA name the four astronauts assigned to the Artemis II mission.
Artemis III Landing
Planned return of humans to the lunar surface.
NASA has officially targeted March 6 for the launch of Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program. The mission will carry four astronauts on a high-speed lunar flyby, marking the first human voyage to the vicinity of the Moon in over half a century.
NASA has initiated its second major rocket fueling test for the Artemis program, a pivotal milestone that will dictate the launch window for the next crewed lunar mission. This technical validation is essential for ensuring the integrity of the Space Launch System (SLS) and the safety of the astronauts slated for the historic journey.