Question 1

What is Artemis II?

Accepted Answer

Artemis II is NASA's first crewed mission back to the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972. Four astronauts will fly around the Moon and return to Earth in the Orion spacecraft aboard an SLS rocket.

Question 2

When does Artemis II launch?

Accepted Answer

Artemis II is targeting launch in April 2026 from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39B.

Question 3

Who are the Artemis II astronauts?

Accepted Answer

Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch (all NASA), and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen (Canadian Space Agency).

Question 4

How can I track Artemis II live?

Accepted Answer

This website provides a real-time 3D interactive tracker showing the Orion spacecraft position, trajectory, telemetry data, and mission phase updates.

Question 5

What is the Orion spacecraft?

Accepted Answer

Orion is NASA's Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV), designed for deep space missions. It consists of a crew module for the astronauts and a European Service Module (ESM) that provides propulsion, power, and life support.