NASA Artemis II launch countdown begins for April 1 launch

NASA teams have given the 'go' for the Artemis II launch, with liftoff targeted for as soon as April 1.

Countdown clock to Artemis II splashdown. When will NASA crew return to Earth?

When is the Artemis II splashdown in California? Orion capsule is set to splash down about 8:07 pm ET Friday, April 10, 2026, possibly near San Diego.

Artemis II splashdown countdown: Time, livestream, where to watch

NASA's 'Artemis II' astronauts are preparing for their splashdown off the coast of San Diego, California, on April 10.
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NASA Artemis II: Here is the countdown timeline

A launch countdown includes “L Minus” to indicate how far away liftoff is in hours and minutes, and “T Minus” to show a sequence of events built into the launch countdown.