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Artemis II will send astronauts around the moon in February-April 2026, marking NASA’s first crewed lunar mission in 50+ years and paving the way for future crewed lunar landings. Are you ready for NASA’s most significant human spaceflight in a generation?
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NASA is sending humans toward the moon again after 50 years — sooner than you think
The world has achieved great feats in lunar exploration, including humans landing on the Moon's surface. However, it's been more than 50 years since the Apollo 17 astronauts visited Earth's neighbor in 1972.
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Opinion - In 2026, NASA’s return to the moon goes into high gear
The return to the moon story that will dominate the first quarter of 2026 will be the Artemis II mission that will take four astronauts around the moon. The flight will test systems on the Orion spacecraft in deep space with human beings on board. The first human mission to deep space since Apollo 17 will lead to the Artemis III moon landing.
Last year delivered doses of drama and excitement in the space business, with a record number of launches, breathtaking vistas of other worlds, and a multitude of breakthroughs and setbacks. 2026 is shaping up to be another thrilling year in the cosmos.