Artemis II—Mission to the Moon
In April 2026, join the MOST to watch a new generation of astronauts head back to the Moon!
Mission Type: Crewed Lunar Fly-by
Expected Launch: April 2026
Mission Duration: 10 Days
Mission Description: “Four astronauts will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The 10-day flight will test NASA’s foundational human deep space exploration capabilities, the SLS rocket, and Orion spacecraft, for the first time with astronauts…Artemis II builds on the success of the uncrewed Artemis I in 2022, and will demonstrate a broad range of capabilities needed on deep space missions.” – NASA.gov
FREE Artemis II Kit
Join the MOST as we prepare to celebrate the launch of Artemis II! Educators, community leaders, non-profit organizations, and families can request an Artemis II kit for FREE from the MOST.
Kits include posters, stickers, activities and experiment sheets, and more.
Use this form to sign up now! Kits will become available for pick-up in January/February 2026.
Artemis II kits
To register to receive a free Artemis II kit from the MOST, sign up here!
Artemis II kits and resources are made available by the MOST with support from the NASA New York Space Grant Consortium.
Resources & Links
- Artemis II Mission Plan
- Artemis II Crew
- Artemis II Mission Map
- Artemis II Images, Info Sheets, and Media Resources
- Artemis II Educational Resources (Activities, Lessons, Games)
Artemis II Launch Livestream at the MOST
Join us for the much-anticipated launch of Artemis II, carrying a crew of four, including the first woman and the first person of color to journey around the moon!
Watch the launch on the giant ExploraDome screen, explore hands-on activities, and enjoy snacks, giveaways, and raffles as we celebrate the next milestone in NASA’s Artemis program.
Stay tuned for launch date and time—currently scheduled for April 2026