when will artemis 2 return

Artemis II is not returning yet —it launched on April 1, 2026 and is on an approximately 10-day mission around the Moon and back to Earth. That means the crew’s Earth return is expected about 10 days after launch , so roughly around April 11, 2026 , depending on the final mission timeline.

Quick Scoop

• Launch: April 1, 2026.

• Mission length: about 10 days.

• Return: expected around April 11, 2026 if the schedule holds.

What to watch

NASA has said Artemis II will end with a splashdown return to Earth , and the exact landing time can shift a bit as the mission progresses.

If you want, I can also give you the latest Artemis II timeline in a clean, minute-by-minute style.