NASA prepares lunar mission Artemis-2: what is known about the flight in 2026.

Humans will once again journey around the Moon

According to inkorr.com: For the first time in over fifty years since the 'Apollo' program ended, humans will have the opportunity to orbit the Moon. NASA has announced that the crewed mission 'Artemis-2' is scheduled for February 2026. This flight will be an important step in the ambitious 'Artemis' project, which aims not only to return humans to the Moon but also to create conditions for a sustained human presence on its surface, as well as preparing for future expeditions to Mars.

Team of the 'Artemis-2' mission

As part of the 'Artemis-2' mission, a 10-day journey to the Moon and back is planned with a crew consisting of four members. The international team includes: Reid Wiseman (USA) - commander, Victor Glover (USA), Christina Koch (USA) - if the mission is successful, she will be the first woman to orbit the Moon, and Jeremy Hansen (Canada). The primary objective of the mission is to conduct detailed checks of the critically important systems of the 'Orion' spacecraft, developed by NASA in collaboration with Airbus, which will support the crew's life during the flight.

• The main goal of the mission is to test the systems of the 'Orion' spacecraft.
• The European Service Module 'Orion' plays a vital role in supporting astronauts during the journey.

We provide a service module located behind the crew module and containing everything necessary to support the lives of astronauts during their journey to the Moon, explained Sian Clever, head of the European Service Module 'Orion' at Airbus.

This module is equipped with tanks of water, oxygen, and nitrogen for air supply, avionics systems, solar panels, and a propulsion module that will help successfully transport astronauts to the Moon and return them to Earth.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk believes that by 2055 humanity will be able to create a stable colony on Mars, which will require new advancements in heavy rocket launchers.

The crewed mission 'Artemis-2' will take place in 2026 and will be an important milestone in the 'Artemis' program, which aims to return humans to the Moon and prepare for future flights to Mars. On board the 'Orion' spacecraft, the team will test the critically important systems necessary to maintain life during long space flights.

The 'Artemis-2' mission will not only mark progress in space exploration but also serve as a key milestone in shaping humanity's strategy for exploring other planets. The realization of these ambitious plans opens new horizons for future generations and scientific discoveries that could change our understanding of the Universe.