# Artemis II's Crew Will Miss the Moon by 4,700 Miles

- slug: artemis-iis-crew-will-miss-the-moon-by-4700-miles
- date: 2026-03-31
- category: Space & Aerospace

Four astronauts fly to the Moon on April 1. Neither the rocket nor the capsule has ever carried humans. The lander they would need is years away, and NASA has no rescue plan if it fails.

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