Artemis III crewed mission planned for 2027

Artemis III is an upcoming crewed mission with launch planned for 2027. SLS and Orion hardware is moving through assembly, repairs and tests.

Artemis III is listed as an upcoming crewed mission, with launch in 2027. The orbit is listed as low Earth orbit, and a milestone covers testing rendezvous and docking capabilities.

Stacking has begun for SLS solid rocket booster segments, while processing is underway for the SLS core stage. For the core stage, a milestone states that four-fifths of a rocket stage was connected with an engine section. The mobile launcher underwent repairs.

The Artemis III Orion crew module has its heat shield attached, and heat shield installation is complete. The heat shield uses 186 blocks, and the Artemis III heat shield design is upgraded. Orion's service module for Artemis III completed acoustic testing.

NASA Kennedy's team began monthly launch countdown simulations, and the terminal countdown is listed as 10 minutes. The crew status for Artemis II is recorded as safe return.

For readers tracking the lunar industry, the records show Artemis III as an upcoming crewed mission with a 2027 launch date. They also list low Earth orbit, a rendezvous and docking test milestone, countdown simulations and a 10-minute terminal countdown, giving concrete markers for mission preparation.

Artemis IV landing dates in 2028 add a later milestone for the same set of mission records.

Artemis III has a launch date of 2027. The orbit is listed as low Earth orbit, and a milestone covers testing rendezvous and docking capabilities.

Artemis IV and Artemis IV astronauts both have landing dates in 2028.