Exclusive: Inside the Artemis 2 Mission Return Plan

Artemis II, NASA's historic lunar flyby mission, is set to return to Earth after more than 50 years.

Duration of the Mission

The mission is planned to last around 10 days, covering a distance of approximately 240,000 miles to the Moon and back.

Return to Earth

Artemis II is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean off California on April 10–11, 2026, after launching on April 1.

The crew includes Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, who will return to Earth after completing the mission.

For live updates, viewers can tune in to NASA TV, the official website, or social media platforms like YouTube for real-time coverage of the mission.

New photos from the mission, showcasing Earth from deep space and close-up views from the lunar flyby, are available on NASA's website and social media accounts.

HollywoodLife also offers a gallery of Artemis II images, displaying stunning shots of the Moon and Earthset captured during the mission.