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Artemis II successfully splashes down with all 4 astronauts —first crewed lunar mission in decades. First humans to travel to lunar distance since Apollo 17 in 1972. Clears way for Artemis III crewed landing.

NASA Artemis II is launching today at 6:24 PM EDT from Kennedy Space Center, marking humanity's return to crewed lunar exploration after 53 years. An 80 percent favorable weather forecast had suggested good conditions, but a major solar flare has emerged as a potential threat to the mission timeline.

NASA Artemis II crewed moon mission launching April 1, 2026 from Kennedy Space Center — the first crewed journey around the Moon in over 53 years. Crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.