Artemis II: NASA targets April 1 for the launch
Credit : NASA/Kim Shiflett.
2026-03-12
Further to a Flight Readiness Review (FRR) that took place this week, NASA held a press conference today to highlight the progress made toward the Artemis II crewed test flight around the Moon. Work is continuing on the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft in NASA Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) after a helium flow issue was encountered in February. In addition to addressing this issue, technicians also installed new batteries and retested the flight termination system and avionics and control systems.
The mission management team was satisfied with the thorough discussions about risks and the overall results of the FRR and determined that they would try to launch as early as April 1, 2026, pending completion of all required work in the VAB and at the launch pad. The launch window opens at 6:24 pm ET.
The rocket is scheduled to roll out to the launch pad on March 19. Since a successful wet dress rehearsal was conducted at the launch pad in February, management does not foresee doing another one this time around.
If any technical issues arise between the FRR and launch, or in case of inclement weather, the launch could also be postponed to a later time or date.
Follow the CSA on social media or visit the Artemis II mission page for all updates on the mission.
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