
NASA is preparing for the Artemis II mission, aiming to send astronauts orbiting the Moon as early as February 6, 2026. This mission will test the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket with a crew of four: NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Final integrated tests, including propellant loading, are underway, with safety being the top priority. The mission's launch window extends through April, with the final date to be determined by NASA's mission management team based on overall readiness.
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