when is the launch to the moon

The next crewed launch to the Moon is NASA’s Artemis II mission, which is scheduled for no earlier than April 1, 2026 , with a launch time of 6:24 p.m. EDT and backup windows through April 6 and April 30.

Quick Scoop

NASA originally aimed for earlier dates, but the mission was delayed after technical issues during testing and inspections.

What to watch

• Mission: Artemis II.

• Goal: A 10-day crewed trip around the Moon, not a landing.

• Current window: April 1, 2026 at 6:24 p.m. EDT is the earliest launch time now being reported.

If you want, I can also give you the watch time in your local time zone.