Humans in Space

Artemis II Flight Update: Proximity Operations Complete, Perigee Raise Burn Up Next

The Artemis II crew successfully completed the proximity operations demonstration, concluding one of the mission’s early objectives and providing valuable…

Artemis II Flight Update: Apogee Raise Burn Complete, Crew Looks Ahead to Proximity Operations

The apogee raise burn was successfully completed, continuing to fine tune the Orion spacecraft’s orbit around Earth. The ICPS (interim…

Artemis II Flight Update: Perigee Raise Maneuver Complete; NASA to Hold Press Conference

The perigee raise maneuver was successfully completed, refining the Orion spacecraft’s orbit around Earth. The interim cryogenic propulsion stage ignited…

LIVE: Artemis II Launch Day Updates

Live updates for launch of NASA’s Artemis II test flight will be published on this page. NASA’s launch broadcast coverage is…

NASA Teams Readying Artemis II Moon Rocket for Launch

As the Artemis II countdown moves steadily toward liftoff no earlier than 6:24 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, April 1, launch teams…

NASA’s Artemis II Launch Mission Countdown Begins

The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II test flight is underway at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with members of the launch team…

Weather for NASA’s Artemis II Mission Launch 80% Favorable

Ahead of call to stations at 4:34 p.m. EDT on Monday, and the countdown clock beginning at 4:44 p.m., engineers…