NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to the moon scheduled for early 2026

NASA is preparing to send astronauts back toward the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years. Named as the Artemis 2 mission, it is now scheduled for early 2026, with launch windows available in February, March and April. If all goes according to the plan, liftoff could happen as soon as 5 February 2026, with 26 April 2026 being the final possible date.

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