NASA's Artemis II mission launched on April 1, 2026, marking the first crewed lunar voyage since 1972. All four astronauts—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen—wear the Omega Speedmaster X-33 Generation 2 during the flight. This titanium watch serves as official equipment aboard the spacecraft.
The Artemis II crew lifted off at 22:35:12 UTC from a NASA launch site, beginning a journey around the Moon. Images from NASA show astronauts Glover and Hansen wearing the X-33 over their orange suits during preparations. The mission represents a key step in NASA's return to lunar exploration after more than five decades.
