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Yes, NASA's launching Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon on April Fools' Day. It's not a joke.
By Tariq Malik published
NASA is hoping for a historic moon launch, not a punchline on April 1.

What will happen if Artemis 2 astronauts get hit by a solar storm during NASA's ambitious moon mission?
By Leonard David published
"If an event is particularly bad, there are some places in the capsule, such as storage bays and down by the toilet, that the crew can go to."

Inside Artemis 2: NASA's historic astronaut moon mission explained (video series)
By Tariq Malik, Steve Spaleta last updated
Get to know NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission with Space.com's exclusive four-part video series Inside Artemis II debuting March 25-March 31.

What will the Artemis 2 astronauts eat during their historic moon mission? (video)
By Elizabeth Howell last updated
The Artemis 2 astronauts will spend about 10 days flying to and from the moon, so they'll need to find creative ways to dine in a small space.

What time is NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission launch tomorrow? Full schedule
By Samantha Mathewson last updated
The launch window for Artemis 2 opens on April 1 and runs through April 6. Here's what time you'll need to tune in.

Artemis 2 astronauts reveal adorable zero-g indicator 'Rise' | Space photo of the day for March 31, 2026
By Brett Tingley published
The four astronaut's of NASA's Artemis 2 mission arrived in style at Kennedy Space Center ahead of their historic moon mission.

Why won't NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts land on the moon when they get there?
By Elizabeth Howell published
Artemis 2 will launch four astronauts around the moon no sooner than April 1. Why won't this quartet land on the lunar surface?

Huge solar flare no threat to Artemis 2 astronaut launch to the moon, NASA says
By Tariq Malik published
A massive X1.4 solar flare won't endanger NASA's four Artemis 2 astronauts on their way to the moon.
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