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What is Artemis II?

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Overview

Artemis II is the second planned mission of NASA's Artemis program and the first crewed flight test of the Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System rocket. Its primary objective is to orbit the Moon, demonstrating the spacecraft's systems and setting the stage for future lunar landings.

Current status

Artemis II is currently classified as Dormant. Dormant means there has been no significant new coverage recently. Peak interest was on Mar 20, 02:32 PM.

Recent events

  • NASA selected a new upper stage for its Space Launch System (SLS) moon rocket.

    Mar 10, 04:00 PM · NASA Lunar Program Oversight

    This decision comes as part of ongoing adjustments to the Artemis program, aiming to enhance the rocket's capabilities for lunar missions.

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