# future of space travel

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## NASA Artemis II: Humanity’s First Crewed Lunar Mission Since Apol

NASA's Artemis II mission marks a monumental step in humanity's journey back to the Moon. Scheduled for launch on February 5, 2026, this mission will be the first crewed lunar flight since Apollo 17 in 1972. Four astronauts—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen—will embark on a 10-day journey aboard the Orion spacecraft, named "Integrity," to test critical systems for future lunar landings.

Oct 3, 2025 5 min read