Artemis II

What to know

• Reid Wiseman, commander of Artemis II, named a lunar crater Carroll during the mission. Apr 6
• Carroll Wiseman was a neonatal intensive care nurse who died of cancer in 2020. Apr 6
• Artemis II launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026. Apr 2
• The crew performed a successful translunar injection burn and is on a free‑return trajectory. Apr 2
• Artemis II will reach the moon around April 6, 2026, the sixth day of the mission. Apr 2

Timeline

1. Apr 6, 2026
   

   Entertainment

   Reid Wiseman names lunar crater after late wife Carroll

   Apr 6·2 min read
2. Apr 2, 2026
   

   Science

   NASA's Artemis II crew begins lunar flyby mission

   Apr 2·2 min read
3. Apr 2, 2026
   

   Tech

   Artemis II to Reach Moon in About Four Days

   Apr 2·3 min read
4. Feb 3, 2026
   

   Tech

   NASA Artemis II wet dress rehearsal marks key step toward moon mission

   Feb 3·1 min read
5. Feb 3, 2026
   

   Science

   Artemis II mission faces launch delay after wet dress rehearsal issues

   Feb 3·1 min read