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NASA Scientists Discuss Artemis II Mission
The 10-day Artemis II mission will test spacecraft systems with four astronauts traveling 9,260 kilometers beyond the Moon before returning to Earth, paving way for a 2027 lunar landing.
- On February 5, 2026, NASA announced Artemis II could launch a 10-day crewed mission around the Moon and back, marking the first such flight in over 50 years.
- After Artemis 1's heat-shield damage, NASA adjusted pad and fueling procedures, pushing Artemis II to 2026 for improved safety, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson said.
- Data-first: About 9,260 kilometers past the lunar surface, Artemis II will follow a free-return trajectory and fly up to 9,000 miles beyond the Moon.
- Carrying four astronauts, the mission includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, the first non-American to travel to the Moon.
- As a test mission, Artemis II will pave the way for Artemis III, which aims to land astronauts on the Moon and build a long-term lunar presence for Mars exploration.
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Canada’s Jeremy Hansen outlines latest preparations for moon mission
NASA astronauts, including Canadian Jeremy Hansen, are in the latest phase of training for their mission to loop around the moon. They, along with ground staff, are running simulations of the Artemis II mission that’s expected to launch in 2026.
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'We are ready for every scenario.' NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts say they're all set for historic flight to the moon
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon, which could launch as early as Feb. 5, are deep in training for the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years.
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