Artemis II Crew Enters Quarantine Ahead of March Launch Opportunity

NASA is targeting no earlier than Friday, March 6, for the launch of Artemis II, pending completion of required work at the launch pad, analysis of test data, and the outcome of a Flight Readiness Review in the coming days. The four astronauts set to fly around the Moon during the test flight entered quarantine at approximately 5 p.m. CST Friday in Houston.

During quarantine, typically about 14 days before launch, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will limit their exposure to others to remain in good health before the mission. The crew will fly to Kennedy approximately five days before launch.

NASA successfully completed a second wet dress rehearsal Feb. 19. With propellant draining operations for the test complete, technicians have begun final preparations at the launch pad.

Managers shared details about the test and the path forward during a news conference earlier Friday.