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Artemis IV (Artemis 4)

Mission-focused coverage for Artemis IV (Artemis 4), including timeline evidence, launch tracking, and related Artemis program updates.

Last updated: Feb 28, 2026, 5:45 AM UTCCoverage: news 12 • social 16Mission status: Planned

Mission snapshot

Artemis IV extends sustained lunar campaign planning with mission architecture, gateway integration, and launch-window readiness signals that continue to evolve as program milestones are refined.

Launch date and countdown

SLS Block 1B | Artemis IV

National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationSpace Launch System Block 1BLC-39B

Status: TBD

Countdown

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Mission news

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Coverage combines launch-linked SNAPI joins and mission-keyword relevance.

SpaceDailyFeb 13, 2026, 5:20 AM UTC
NASA Stennis proves water systems ready for Artemis IV upper stage trials

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 A major water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) has moved NASA Stennis Space Center a step closer to Green Run testing…

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NASAFeb 11, 2026, 3:34 PM UTC
NASA Marks Milestone in Preparation for Artemis IV Testing

Water flowing out. Data flowing in. A water system activation at the Thad Cochran Test Stand (B-2) on Jan. 30 at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, helpe…

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SpaceDailyDec 07, 2025, 5:02 AM UTC
NASA prepares new lunar dust and seismic studies for Artemis IV

Washington DC (SPX) Dec 05, 2025 NASA has selected two science instruments for astronauts to deploy on the lunar surface during the Artemis IV mission to the Moon's south pol…

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NASASep 05, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC
Artemis IV: Gateway Gadget Fuels Deep Space Dining

Learn about the handy device NASA is developing to help astronauts rehydrate their meals aboard the Gateway Lunar Space Station during the ambitious Artemis IV mission.

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SpaceNewsOct 30, 2022, 10:49 PM UTC
Lunar landing restored for Artemis 4 mission

NASA has restored plans to include a lunar landing on its Artemis 4 mission to the moon later this decade, months after saying that the mission would instead be devoted to assembl…

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Spaceflight NowMar 07, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC
NASA contract confirms selection of ULA’s Centaur 5 as new upper stage for the SLS rocket

The upper stage of United launch Alliance’s Vulcan rockets performed successfully across the first four flights of the rocket since 2024. The first launch of a Centaur 5 as part o…

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NASADec 04, 2025, 8:59 PM UTC
NASA Selects 2 Instruments for Artemis IV Lunar Surface Science

NASA has selected two science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the Moon during the Artemis IV mission to the lunar south polar region. The instrumen…

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ESANov 10, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
European Service Module-4 is ready to sail

In a few days, ESA’s fourth European Service Module will leave the integration halls of Airbus in Bremen, Germany, setting sail across the Atlantic Ocean in the next step of its j…

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NASAFeb 13, 2025, 4:29 PM UTC
NASA Readies Moon Rocket for the Future with Manufacturing Innovation

NASA’s Artemis campaign will send astronauts, payloads, and science experiments into deep space on NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) super heavy-lift Moon rocket. Starting with Art…

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SpaceNewsMar 06, 2026, 11:42 PM UTC
NASA selects Centaur for new SLS upper stage

NASA has selected the Centaur upper stage currently used on United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket for future flights of the Space Launch System. The post NASA selects Centaur fo…

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ArstechnicaMar 06, 2026, 11:40 PM UTC
Ding-dong! The Exploration Upper Stage is dead

The Exploration Upper Stage did not in any way get NASA closer to landing on the Moon.

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NASASpaceflightMar 06, 2026, 9:02 PM UTC
NASA’s Artemis ‘Course Correction’ Boosts Moonward Momentum: Key Details Still Maturing

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman unveiled sweeping changes to the Artemis program, aimed at restoring momentum,… The post NASA’s Artemis ‘Course Correction’ Boosts Moonward Mome…

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Artemis IV (Artemis 4) FAQ

What is Artemis?
Artemis is NASA's lunar exploration program. It is a sequence of missions aimed at returning humans to the Moon and building sustained deep-space capability.
How is Artemis different from Apollo?
Artemis uses modern systems, broader international participation, and a longer-duration lunar architecture aimed at sustained operations.
Where can I track the latest Artemis launch schedule?
Use the Artemis workbench for program context and the Artemis II mission page for near-term countdown, timing, and status updates.