Astronauts
Nasa counts down to Artemis II moon mission launch
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A two-day countdown is underway for NASA's Artemis II mission, scheduled to launch four astronauts on a flight around the moon from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Liftoff is set for a two-hour window opening at 6:24 pm EDT on Wednesday, with backup opportunities through April 6. The crew will test the Orion spacecraft on a 10-day journey, marking humans' first deep space voyage in more than 50 years.
The Artemis 2 crew—NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen—launched recently aboard the Orion spacecraft for a 10-day mission flying around the Moon, humanity's first lunar trip with astronauts in over 50 years.
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German astronauts Alexander Gerst and Matthias Maurer regret not joining the Artemis 2 mission, which will send humans around the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. Both expressed their longing for a Moon flight in Cape Canaveral. ESA chief Josef Aschbacher highlighted Germany's priority for future ESA Moon missions.
Three Chinese astronauts safely returned to Earth on November 14, 2025, using a backup spacecraft after their original ride home was damaged by space debris. They left three crewmates stranded on the Tiangong space station without a safe return vehicle. A future mission will rescue the remaining astronauts.
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NASA has selected its 24th class of astronauts, comprising ten new recruits including a former SpaceX crew member, marking a significant step in blending commercial space experience with government-led missions. The announcement, made on September 23, 2025, highlights the agency's evolving approach to space exploration amid growing partnerships with private companies. This diverse group will undergo rigorous training for future missions to the International Space Station, the Moon, and beyond.