The manned spacecraft Orion has been installed on top of the rocket in the hangar. The system is now undergoing final checks before the upcoming launch. Artemis II is set to be the inaugural manned flight of the new lunar program, with a crew of four astronauts orbiting the Moon on a free trajectory before returning to Earth.
The much-anticipated launch of Artemis II is scheduled for early 2026, marking a significant milestone in NASA's ambitious plans to send astronauts back to the Moon.