2026
Artemis II
Sending Humans Back to the Moon
For the first time since 1972, NASA is sending humans back on a path toward the Moon with the Artemis II mission. Launching aboard a Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, as well as Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency, will set off to orbit the Moon on a 10-day mission. This will be the first crewed flight of the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft around the Moon. Their goal is to verify modern human capabilities in deep space and pave the way for long-term exploration and science on the lunar surface.
Get up close to Artemis II from right here at Kennedy Space Center. Learn more about launch viewing opportunities and events surrounding the mission, and how you can see Artemis II on the launch pad before liftoff! Explore experiences below.
How to View Artemis II Before it Launches
The SLS rocket is currently on Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39B. Take the bus tour, included with admission, to get a glimpse of this mighty rocket before it launches to the Moon’s orbit. No where else gets you closer.
Artemis II Crew
Reid Wiseman
Comandante da Missão
Victor Glover
Piloto de Missão
Christina Koch
Especialista de Missão
Jeremy Hansen
Especialista de Missão
Artemis II Launch Viewing - SOLD OUT
Artemis II launch viewing from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is currently sold out. Those who purchased a launch viewing package can check the below page for arrival information once NASA confirms the launch date and time.
Artemis II: Path to the Moon Event
Dates Dependent on LaunchBefore Artemis II launches for the Moon, join us for a never-before-seen Artemis experience on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis.