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Artemis II: Nasa targets early April for Moon mission
Key takeaway
NASA plans to launch its Artemis II mission to the Moon in early April, a key step towards returning humans to the lunar surface.
Quick Explainer
Nasa plans to launch the Artemis II mission in early April 2026, which will send astronauts on a 10-day flight around the Moon in the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. The mission faces risks but Nasa is confident the hardware is ready.
