Editorial observatory, continuously updated

How we verify information
EN
ES EN FR IT DE PT

Launch

Artemis II launch

Artemis II launched around the April 1, 2026 full Moon, sending astronauts on a journey around the Moon.

Published

Key facts

  • Status: scheduled
  • Time precision: unknown
The available evidence says that Artemis II launched in April 2026, “right around” the April 1 full Moon. The mission sent astronauts around the Moon, marking the first such journey in more than 50 years. The source does not give the exact launch date or time.