NASA has announced the launch window for the Artemis II mission. The mission is scheduled for as early as February 6, 2026.
It marks humanity’s first crewed return to the Moon’s vicinity since 1972. The announcement came as NASA began final launch preparations in Florida.

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• Artemis II launch planned for February 6, 2026
• First human Moon mission in over 50 years
• SLS rocket and Orion moved to Launch Pad 39B
• Rollout begins January 17 at Kennedy Space Center
• Four-mile journey at one mile per hour
• Mission duration of 10 days around the Moon
• Crew tests life-support systems in deep space
• Mission critical before future Moon landings
• Part of NASA’s long-term Moon-to-Mars plan
• Final date depends on weather and checks