NASA's Artemis II Mission Approaches Lunar Sphere, Marks Milestone in Space Exploration
NASA's Artemis II mission, which launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 1, 2026, is currently en route to the Moon. The mission is led by Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch from NASA, along with Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency. The crew is set to reach the lunar sphere of influence on April 5, before the Orion spacecraft orbits the far side of the Moon on April 6. This mission is part of NASA's broader Artemis program, which aims to explore the Moon and beyond. Daily highlights of the mission are being published to keep the public informed of its progress. 
