Artemis II launches Wednesday with four astronauts marking US Moon return after 1972

Published on 24 April 2026

Three men and one woman—NASA’s Moon comeback

NASA’s Artemis II is scheduled to launch Wednesday with three men and one woman, the first crewed journey to the Moon since 1972. The mission is designed to kick off a new era of American lunar exploration, amid global pressure and comparisons to China’s goal of landing humans on the Moon by 2030.

Artemis II will fly four astronauts toward the Moon
It marks the first crewed lunar journey since 1972
US lunar investment aims to restart long-term exploration
China’s 2030 human Moon target adds geopolitical pressure

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Artemis II launches Wednesday with four astronauts marking US Moon return after 1972

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