NASA Targets Early April for Artemis II Moon Mission After Delay

Florida. NASA is preparing to launch its ambitious Artemis II mission , which will send astronauts into lunar orbit for the first time in over 50 years, in early April. The launch, previously scheduled for March, was slightly delayed due to a helium leak detected in the rocket.

Following the completion of repairs at Cape Canaveral, Florida, NASA has set April 1 as the potential launch date. This 10-day mission will involve three American astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch—along with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.