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Artemis II
First humans to return to the Moon's vicinity in over 50 years.
Mission Overview
A crew of four (including the first woman and person of color to go to the Moon) will fly the Orion capsule around the Moon and back to Earth.
Learning from History
"This mission marks the official transition of humanity back into "Deep Space" after decades in Low Earth Orbit."
Mission Specs
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Country | USA/International |
| Type | Crewed |
| Destination | Moon |
| Status | Active |
| Rocket | RL10 (Orion Service Module) |