Artemis II Mission Tracker | Little Prodigies Academy
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Track Artemis II to the Moon

Join us for a 10-day journey following NASA's historic mission around the Moon. Daily updates, hands-on activities, and educational resources delivered to your inbox.

10
Mission Days
4
Astronauts
240K
Miles to Moon
Daily
Activities

What to Expect: 10-Day Mission Overview

Here's a preview of the incredible journey we'll follow together

1
Launch Day

Liftoff from Kennedy Space Center

Watch as the most powerful rocket ever built launches four astronauts toward the Moon. Learn about the physics of rocket propulsion and calculate thrust-to-weight ratios.

Activity: Build a Paper Rocket
2-3
Transit

Journey Through Space

Follow the spacecraft as it travels 240,000 miles to the Moon. Explore orbital mechanics, navigation in space, and what daily life looks like for astronauts.

Activity: Plot the Trajectory
4-6
Lunar Orbit

Around the Moon

Experience views of the lunar surface no human has seen in over 50 years. Study the Moon's geology, craters, and why it's critical for deep space exploration.

Activity: Moon Phase Tracker
7-9
Return

Homeward Bound

Track the return journey to Earth. Learn about re-entry physics, heat shields, and the precision required to land safely in the Pacific Ocean.

Activity: Design a Heat Shield
10
Splashdown

Mission Complete

Celebrate the successful return of the crew and reflect on what this mission means for the future of space exploration and eventual Mars missions.

Activity: Mission Debrief Project