SLS Block 1 | Artemis III
Artemis III is the second crew mission as part of the Artemis program. Artemis III will send a crew of 4 on a Low Earth Orbit mission, with the Orion rendezvous and dock with one or both commercial lunar landers in development by SpaceX and Blue Origin, performing in-space tests of the docked vehicles, integrated checkout of life support, communications, and propulsion systems, as well as tests of the new Extravehicular Activity (xEVA) suits.
Window OpensJun 30, 2027, 24:00 UTC
Window ClosesJun 30, 2027, 24:00 UTC
StatusTo Be Determined
Last Source UpdateFeb 27, 2026, 15:14 UTC
Typelaunch
MissionArtemis III
ProviderNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
VehicleSpace Launch System (SLS)
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
LocationKennedy Space Center, FL, USA
Launch SiteLaunch Complex 39B
ProgramArtemis
When is SLS Block 1 | Artemis III?
SLS Block 1 | Artemis III is scheduled for June 30, 2027.
What type of space event is SLS Block 1 | Artemis III?
SLS Block 1 | Artemis III is listed as a launch.
Where is SLS Block 1 | Artemis III taking place?
SLS Block 1 | Artemis III is associated with Kennedy Space Center, FL, USA.
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