Artemis II
The first crewed Artemis flight marks a key step toward long‑term return to the Moon and future missions to Mars.
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Our Artemis II Crew
Meet the astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed flight aboard NASA’s human deep space capabilities, paving the way for future lunar surface missions.
Forging New Frontiers about Our Artemis II Crew
NASA’s Newest Spacecraft
Orion is developed to be capable of sending astronauts to the Moon and is a crucial step toward eventually sending crews on to Mars.
The Orion spacecraft will serve as the exploration vehicle that will carry and sustain the crew on Artemis missions to the Moon and return them safely to Earth. Orion will launch on NASA’s new heavy-lift rocket, the SLS (Space Launch System).
Artemis II Multimedia
Visit the Artemis II multimedia resource collection to view and download curated image galleries, live mission coverage, behind-the-scenes videos, podcasts, and more.
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Artemis II Astronauts
A Trip Around the Moon
Who Is Your #NASAMoonCrew?
NASA will launch the Artemis II mission this year, sending four astronauts on an approximately 10-day journey around the Moon. Choosing a crew for missions to the Moon requires the right mix of skills and attributes. All four astronauts not only bring different strengths and expertise to the mission, but they also must
work well together in high-pressure situations. That’s why we want to know: who you would choose to go with you on a trip around the Moon?
