NASA has cleared the Artemis II mission for a launch attempt as early as April 1, 2026, following repairs to its helium system and resolution of hydrogen fuel leaks.The mission, humanity's first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years, will carry astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen on a 10-day journey around the moon.Engineers reinforced components within the helium system to prevent future failures, enabling teams to poll "go" for launch during the flight readiness review.While the mission proceeds,
NASA's Inspector General has noted risks and the need for a crew rescue plan, and the broader Artemis program still targets a lunar surface landing no earlier than 2028 with
Artemis IV.