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After the end of the Apollo Program in 1972, manned space exploration resumes its course towards the Moon. This Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Artemis II will launch from the Kennedy Space Center, in what will be the first journey with astronauts beyond low Earth orbit in over half a century, under NASA's direction.
TL;DR
- Artemis II is set to launch on April 1, 2026, from the Kennedy Space Center.
- This mission is the first human voyage beyond low Earth orbit in over half a century, since the Apollo Program ended in 1972.
- The primary goal is to test the Orion spacecraft with a crew in deep space conditions before a lunar landing.
- The mission includes orbiting the Moon on a free-return trajectory, passing the far side and reaching approximately 400,000 km from Earth.
- Key challenges include re-entry into Earth's atmosphere and the ability of the Orion capsule to withstand extreme temperatures.