NASA reshapes Artemis III and IV plans, targeting a 2027 lander test and 2028 crewed lunar landing
NASA is keeping launch-vehicle and commercial lander options open as it targets Artemis III for 2027 and Artemis IV for a crewed lunar landing in 2028. Artemis III is planned to test rendezvous and docking with commercial landers in Earth orbit; officials have discussed a year-end tanking test and a summer 2027 launch, but no firm liftoff date has been announced.