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Artemis
NASA’s program to send astronauts back to the Moon, this time to stay.
The goal
Land astronauts near the Moon’s south pole, build up a lasting presence there, and use what NASA learns to get ready for crewed missions to Mars.
Where it stands
Artemis II flew four astronauts around the Moon in April 2026. NASA has turned Artemis III into a test flight in Earth orbit in 2027 and plans two Moon landings in 2028. The Lunar Gateway station was cancelled in March 2026.
Program details last checked October 30, 2026. NASA Artemis
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Missions: flown and planned
Flew November 2022
Artemis I
Uncrewed test of SLS and Orion around the Moon.
Flew April 2026
Artemis II
Four astronauts flew around the Moon and back: the first crew beyond Earth orbit since 1972.
Planned mid-2027
Artemis III
A test flight in Earth orbit to practice meeting and docking with the commercial Moon landers.
Planned early 2028
Artemis IV
The first crewed Moon landing of the program.
Planned late 2028
Artemis V
A second crewed landing.
Future dates are the operator’s current targets and often slip.
Projects
Space Launch System
NASA’s heavy rocket that sends Orion and its crew out of Earth orbit.
Orion
The crew capsule, built by Lockheed Martin, with a service module from ESA.
Human Landing System
Two commercial landers, SpaceX’s Starship HLS and Blue Origin’s Blue Moon, carry astronauts from lunar orbit to the surface and back.
Moonwalking suits
New suits from Axiom Space for work on the lunar surface. They are running behind schedule.
Robotic landers (CLPS)
Small commercial landers that deliver NASA science and test gear ahead of the crews.
Latest Artemis news
Human Spaceflight
Artemis II commander named JPL deputy director