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Artemis III

Artemis III is a planned mission intended to land the first humans near the lunar South Pole, specifically targeting a September 2026 launch. Utilizing the SpaceX Starship Human Landing System, NASA astronauts will conduct scientific surface explorations during their week-long stay on the Moon. This mission is the cornerstone of the Artemis program's goal to establish a long-term human presence on another world.

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Name
Artemis III
Slug
artemis-iii
Status
planned

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Description
Artemis III is a planned mission intended to land the first humans near the lunar South Pole, specifically targeting a September 2026 launch. Utilizing the SpaceX Starship Human Landing System, NASA astronauts will conduct scientific surface explorations during their week-long stay on the Moon. This mission is the cornerstone of the Artemis program's goal to establish a long-term human presence on another world.
Outcome
Planned
Program
Artemis
Start Date
2026-09-01

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Creation Time
4/12/2026, 10:30:27 PM
Updated Time
4/12/2026, 10:33:56 PM

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  • Organization Id
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    Role
    Operator
  • Organization Id
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    Role
    Landing System Provider