Mission Phases
Artemis II timeline from launch to splashdown.
Use this phase-by-phase schedule to understand what happens during each major segment of the crewed lunar flyby mission, what the crew is doing now, and why each milestone matters.
Live Timeline Position
The Artemis II mission timeline has completed.
A clean re-entry closes the mission safely and validates the full crew transportation loop for later Artemis flights.
2026-04-11 10:00:00 UTC
Re-entry and Splashdown
Orion re-enters Earth's atmosphere and splashes down for recovery at sea.
A clean re-entry closes the mission safely and validates the full crew transportation loop for later Artemis flights.
2026-04-11 10:00:00 UTC
Re-entry and Splashdown
Orion re-enters Earth's atmosphere and splashes down for recovery at sea.
A clean re-entry closes the mission safely and validates the full crew transportation loop for later Artemis flights.
Tracker
Switch to the live tracker
Use the event-driven tracker shell to see what phase is active and what comes next.
Coverage
Find the next broadcast window
Watch launch, departure burn, lunar flyby, and splashdown coverage as those windows open.
Read More
Go deeper with analysis
Use the blog for explainers on lunar flyby geometry, coast operations, and re-entry.