NASA readies for historic Artemis II moon launch

NPR | By Brendan Byrne,

Michel Martin

Published April 1, 2026 at 4:42 AM EDT

Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years, is set to launch as early as 6:24 p.m. Wednesday.

Brendan Byrne

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.

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