Highlights from the Artemis II Mission
- NASA's Artemis II achieved a historic crewed lunar flight
- Astronauts set a record for the greatest distance traveled in space
- Videos and images capture the mission's most exciting moments
On April 1, 2026, the Artemis II mission launched successfully, marking a significant milestone as NASA’s Orion spacecraft hosted its first crewed flight. The astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—completed their nearly 10-day journey and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10.
Reaching a remarkable distance of 252,756 miles from Earth, the crew set a new record for human space travel while gaining unprecedented views of the Moon's surface. This mission paves the way for more complex explorations aimed at scientific research, economic development, and future human expeditions to Mars.
Experience the key moments of the Artemis II mission through the collection of inspiring videos and images shared below.