NASA’s Artemis II mission to fly around the far side of the Moon
The Verge • 4/8/2026 – 4/10/2026
Summary
NASA's Artemis II mission is set to fly around the far side of the Moon. On April 3, 2026, during a routine external inspection, the Orion spacecraft captured a high-resolution selfie in space with a camera mounted on one of its solar array wings. The Artemis program aims to establish a sustainable presence near the Moon and intends to send the first woman to the lunar surface.
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- 2026-04-08
- 2026-04-09NASA’s Artemis II mission to fly around the far side of the Moon (current)
- 2026-04-10
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