For the first time since 1972, humans are leaving Earth orbit and heading back to the Moon. Artemis II isn’t about landing. It’s about proving we’re ready to go back to deep space. Artemis II will send a real crew, aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft, on a mission that will carry them farther from Earth than any humans have traveled in more than fifty years. And even though Artemis II won’t land on the lunar surface, it may be one of the most important space missions ever flown. Apollo proved we could reach the Moon. Artemis must prove we can go back — and stay.
The first launch window for Artemis II begins on March 6, 2026, and eyes all over the world will be focused on it. Here’s a quick video to help your students understand the Artemis mission and what it means for us.
If you’re looking for a few activities to do with your students to help them understand Artemis, here are 7 you can choose from – or make a whole week of space activities to celebrate this milestone.
Artemis II space mission activities for middle school
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