when are they going to the moon

NASA’s next crewed trip toward the Moon is Artemis II , and the latest public reporting says it could launch in late March or early April 2026, with launch windows discussed for March and April 2026.

What’s happening

This mission is not a landing. The crew is expected to fly around the Moon on a roughly 10-day test mission and then return to Earth.

Why the date can shift

Moon missions depend on the rocket being ready and on the Moon’s position, so launch windows are narrow and can move if technical checks take longer than expected. Recent coverage says NASA was still in final launch preparations as of late March 2026.

Plain-English answer

So, the short answer is: they’re aiming to go in 2026, possibly very soon, but the exact date depends on final launch readiness.

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