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ARTICLE AD BOX
NASA is giving people across the globe the unique chance to join history by sending their names on the Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years. Scheduled for launch no later than April 2026, the mission will carry four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for a 10-day lunar flyby.
Along with them, millions of names submitted by the public will be stored on a memory card, making this not just a spaceflight but a global participation event. Participants will even receive a personalized digital “boarding pass” as a keepsake.
What is the Artemis II “Send Your Name” campaign?
The “Send Your Name with Artemis II” initiative allows anyone, regardless of nationality or age, to be symbolically part of NASA’s journey to the Moon. Names submitted online will be saved on a memory card that will travel aboard Orion as it flies around 7,400 km above the lunar surface.
This marks the first crewed lunar mission since Apollo 17 in 1972 and serves as a major step toward NASA’s larger goal of establishing human presence on the Moon and eventually Mars.
How to apply and join the Artemis II mission
Signing up to have your name included on Artemis II is simple:
- Visit NASA’s official portal: www.nasa.gov
- Enter your name, email address, and preferred language (English or Spanish).
- Submit the form and instantly download your personalized boarding pass.
- Names will then be stored digitally on a memory card that will accompany the astronauts on their lunar flyby.
Important details and deadlines
- Application deadline: January 21, 2026
- Launch date: No later than April 2026, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida
- Mission duration: About 10 days
- Trajectory: A lunar flyby orbiting roughly 7,400 km above the Moon’s surface before returning to Earth
This symbolic participation is free of cost and open to anyone worldwide, allowing even families to register names of friends, children, or even pets.
Who will fly on Artemis II?
The crew of Artemis II features a historic mix of astronauts:Reid Wiseman – Mission Commander (NASA)Victor Glover – Pilot (NASA)Christina Koch – Mission Specialist (NASA)Jeremy Hansen – Mission Specialist (Canadian Space Agency)Together, they will test Orion’s systems, deep space navigation, and communication technologies in preparation for future lunar landings.
Why is Artemis II important?
Artemis II is not just about a lunar flyby—it’s a crucial step toward the return of humans to the Moon’s surface. The mission will validate the performance of the Orion spacecraft, test its life-support systems in real spaceflight conditions, and pave the way for Artemis III, which aims to land astronauts near the lunar South Pole. Ultimately, Artemis is part of NASA’s long-term goal to prepare humanity for Mars exploration.
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