Tag: Artemis II

Follow SpaceQ’s comprehensive coverage of the Artemis II mission, the first crewed journey to the Moon in over 50 years. Stay up-to-date with mission briefings, technical analysis, and Canada’s pivotal role in deep space exploration, featuring Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, a member of the crew. His backup, Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons, also served as a mission CAPCOM (Capsule Communicator).

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover, pilot; Christina Koch, mission specialist; and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist onboard launches on the Artemis II mission, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from Launch Complex 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. NASA’s Artemis II mission will take Wiseman, Glover, Koch, and Hansen on a 10-day journey around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft. The quartet launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT, from Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center.

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Video: Artemis 2 flight day 1 highlights – Crewed mission to the Moon underway

by Marc Boucher April 2, 2026April 6, 2026

The Artemis 2 mission launched at 6:35 p.m. EDT on April 1, 2026.

The long wait ends for Jeremy Hansen as he leads Canada to the Moon during an Artemis overhaul

by Elizabeth Howell April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

The first 24 hours of the Artemis 2 mission is critical.

What happens in the first 24 hours after the Artemis 2 launch?

by Marc Boucher April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

From left, Artemis II Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Commander Reid Wiseman from NASA, along with Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, from the CSA (Canadian Space Agency), place their Artemis II mission insignia on the outside door the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, March 30, 2026. It’s a tradition for any crewed mission to place their insignias on the door leaving where they have quarantined and suited up ahead of launch.

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen’s Moon mission in final hours before launch attempt

by Elizabeth Howell March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Jeremy Hansen thanks Canadians

Jeremy Hanson thanks Canadian in video prior to historic launch to the Moon

by Marc Boucher March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Cameras belonging to members of the media are seen in front of NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Artemis 2 countdown continues – No issues

by Marc Boucher March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Media aim their remote cameras on NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Sunday, March 29, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

One week after Lunar Gateway paused, CSA says it’s ready as Artemis evolves

by Elizabeth Howell March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, are seen as they arrive at Launch Pad 39B, Friday, March 20, 2026, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

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Artemis 2 Moon rocket reaches launch pad as April 1 launch window approaches

by Marc Boucher March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Artemis 2 set for April lunar launch as NASA navigates Gateway uncertainty

by Elizabeth Howell March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

The interim cryogenic propulsion stage has two umbilicals. The highest, smaller ICPS forward plate includes a liquid hydrogen vent and environmental control system air line. The lower, larger aft plate supplies liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, and includes a helium quick disconnect and hazardous gas sensing.

Artemis 2 launch back on track for April after ‘quick disconnect’ fix

by Marc Boucher March 4, 2026March 4, 2026