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NASA accelerates Artemis preparations, targeting 2028 crewed Moon landing

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NASA is advancing preparations for Artemis III and IV, with lunar lander docking tests planned for summer 2027. The schedule points to a targeted crewed Moon landing in 2028, putting the tests on the program’s critical path toward its next human lunar mission.

Discovered 2026-10-26T19:04:52.732145-07:00 | 2026-10-26T19:04:52.732145-07:00

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  • Summer 2027 lunar lander docking tests are a key upcoming milestone for Artemis III and IV.
  • The program is targeting a crewed Moon landing in 2028, making the pace of preparations and test schedule important indicators of progress.

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