As early as Wednesday, Artemis II will make history, taking astronauts around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
The four-person crew will launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, for a 10-day journey.
The trip will pave the way for future Artemis missions that could eventually see astronauts set foot on the moon and the building of a permanent lunar base.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming Artemis II mission, including how long it will take, who the astronauts are and how to watch.
How long will the mission take?
Artemis II will take the four astronauts on a 685,000 mile, 10-day journey around the moon, also known as a lunar fly-by.
April 1 is the first launch opportunity date with a window between 6:24 p.m. ET and 8:24 p.m. ET and potential backup dates between April 2 and April 6.
The weather forecast on Wednesday shows an 80% chance of favorable weather conditions, according to NASA. Primary weather concerns include cloud coverage and potential for high winds on the ground.