NASA takes Artemis II rocket to launch pad
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Once given the digital boarding pass, people will have the option to be a virtual guest for the launch and can sign up for mission updates and other details. The estimated 10-day Artemis II test flight is expected to launch no later than April 2026, according to NASA.
NASA says Artemis II is a major step toward returning humans to the moon — and eventually sending astronauts to Mars. For the public, the name-submission campaign offers a fun, symbolic way to be part of that next chapter in space exploration. Over 1.8 million boarding passes have been claimed as of Monday afternoon.