Artemis Missions

This scrub likely pushes back the earliest Artemis II launch window, previously eyed for early February 2026, including dates like February 8.

The Artemis II crew will face intense radiation as the astronauts venture far beyond the protection of Earth. Nasa plans to keep these lunar pioneers safe from cosmic rays and solar flares.

Artemis II and Nasa SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts are currently sharing their pre-flight isolation together. This unique bonding comes as Nasa prepares for a historic crewed return to the lunar vicinity.

The wet dress rehearsal is designed to simulate nearly every step of launch day, allowing teams to validate procedures and systems under realistic conditions.

Engineers have monitored cold temperatures and high winds over recent days, determining that weekend conditions would breach launch weather constraints.

Nasa has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal and launch opportunities due to an Arctic blast in Florida. Engineers are protecting the spacecraft from freezing temperatures before the historic crewed lunar flyby.

Nasa will conduct the final wet dress rehearsal for the Artemis II mission on February 1. This critical test involves fuelling the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket to ensure it is ready for the historic February launch.

The Artemis-II crew has entered quarantine, but technical issues with Orion and the launch pad could force a delay. Nasa is prioritising a critical fuelling test on January 31 before confirming the February lift-off.

With cold weather forecast for Florida on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, technicians are also safeguarding environmental controls to maintain proper temperatures for the rocket and spacecraft.

The Artemis-II crew has entered official quarantine ahead of their historic 10-day journey around the Moon. This mission marks the first time humans will return to the lunar vicinity in over 50 years.

The Artemis-II mission will take four astronauts further into deep space than any human in history without actually touching the lunar surface. This high-stakes test flight uses a gravity-powered slingshot to prove humanity is ready to return to the Moon for good.

Nasa is sending organ chips containing astronaut cells into deep space on Artemis II. This research will help develop personalised medical kits and improve treatments for diseases on Earth.