The key role Huntsville is playing in first manned Moon mission in 50 years

Marshall Space Flight Center is playing a critical role in keeping the first manned moon mission in 50 years on target.

Roger Baird, associate director at Marshall, told those attending the Redstone Arsenal update last week at the Von Braun Center the launch window for Artemis II opens in less than eight weeks. Artemis II will ferry Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch and mission specialist Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency around the moon.

“We’re very excited about the Artemis II target of February 2026,” Baird said…

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