NASA hopes to launch Artemis 2 astronauts to the moon next month, but it’s going to be tight: ‘This is not a rush’ NASA hopes to launch its crewed Artemis 2 moon mission in early February, but everything will have to go right to hit that ambitious target. Astrobitica January 16, 2026 (Last updated: January 16, 2026) 1 minute read NASA hopes to launch its crewed Artemis 2 moon mission in early February, but everything will have to go right to hit that ambitious target. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Meet a trio of intrepid cadets boldly joining ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ (interview)Next: Astronomers searching for alien life are sharpening our cosmic clocks. Here’s why