when is artemis 2 scheduled to launch

Artemis II is currently scheduled to launch no earlier than April 1, 2026. NASA’s event page lists the launch as April 1, 2026 at 6:24 pm , and Kennedy Space Center’s Artemis II page also says the mission is NET April 1, 2026.

Quick Scoop

• Earliest launch date: April 1, 2026.

• Why it can shift: NASA says the date depends on final mission readiness and technical constraints.

• Recent context: Earlier March 2026 plans were scrapped after technical issues, pushing the mission into April.

If you want, I can also give you the full April launch window options and the mission’s latest status.