NASA's Artemis II Moon Mission Launch

Launch preparations have begun for the Artemis II mission, NASA’s planned lunar fly-around by four astronauts that will be the first moon trip in 53 years. The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with a two-hour launch window beginning at 6:24 p.m. EDT. When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM - 7:24 PM EDT