NASA Sets Artemis II Launch Window for Early April 2026
90 FOMONASA formally locks in an April 1–7 2026 launch window for Artemis II, the first crewed flight of the Artemis program, to perform a lunar flyby using the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft.
Why it matters
Narrowing to a tight April window signals confidence in hardware and procedures, but schedule risk remains from weather and testing outcomes.
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NASA Sets April 1–7 Launch Window for Artemis II Crewed Moon FlybyA 2026 space‑events calendar highlights NASA’s April 1–7 window for Artemis II, the first crewed SLS‑Orion mission to perform a lunar flyby.
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NASA formally locks in an April 1–7 2026 launch window for Artemis II, the first crewed flight of th