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Nasa ‘on track’ for Artemis II moon mission launch as soon as 1 April

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 13, 2026 at 09:03 AM
Nasa ‘on track’ for Artemis II moon mission launch as soon as 1 April
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NASA is aiming for an April 1st launch for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to orbit the moon in over 50 years. The mission, carrying three American astronauts and one Canadian astronaut, will circumnavigate Earth before traveling to the moon, coming within 4,000-6,000 miles of the lunar surface without landing. This test flight aims to bring humans closer to the moon than they've been in decades, paving the way for future lunar landings. Artemis II is a crucial step in NASA's Artemis program, with Artemis III planned to rendezvous in low-Earth orbit and Artemis IIII targeting a lunar landing in early 2028. The launch window includes several opportunities within a six-day period following April 1st.

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