STEM Monthly Newsletter 
March 2026 

Special Artemis II Mission Edition

Artemis II: Mission Overview


 

Artemis II

The Journey Back to the Moon Begins!

NASA’s Artemis II mission will send astronauts on an exciting journey around the Moon, marking the first time humans have traveled that far into space in over 50 years, with a launch window planned between February and April 2026. As the crew travels around the far side of the Moon, they are expected to capture views rarely seen by humans, giving us a new perspective on our closest neighbor in space. This mission will test the systems needed for future Moon landings and help prepare for human missions to Mars, inspiring today’s students to imagine themselves as tomorrow’s astronauts and space innovators.

Meet the Crew


 

Assemble Your Own Crew to Travel to the Moon!

Artemis II is headed around the Moon, and NASA wants students to imagine their own dream Moon crew! Join the fun by creating and sharing your #NASAMoonCrew, choosing who would travel with you on this epic lunar adventure — and show the world your creativity through art, photos, videos, or stories. Click HERE to learn more.


 

Artemis II

Click HERE to learn more about the Artemis II mission.

Artemis II

Join the adventure as NASA prepares to send four astronauts on Artemis II, the first crewed mission of the Artemis program, flying around the Moon and back in 2026. You can submit your name to fly aboard the Orion spacecraft on a special memory chip and even download a digital boarding pass to celebrate being part of this historic journey as NASA takes the next step toward future Moon landings and eventual human missions to Mars!
Click HERE to join the mission! 😀


 

Sketch the Artemis II Rocket

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"Moon! Earth's Best Friend" Read Aloud


 

Oreo Moon Phases: A Delicious Space Science Challenge!

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The Moon’s phases happen because the Moon travels around Earth, and as it moves, we see different parts of it lit by the Sun, creating shapes like the full Moon, half Moon, and crescent Moon in the sky. Try modeling these phases using Oreo cookies in a fun, hands on STEM activity that lets you explore lunar science in a delicious way.

Click HERE 


 

Train Like a Space Explorer with These Artemis Inspired Activities 

Blast off into space learning with this fun activity booklet filled with mazes, word searches, picture sudoku, and more as you explore the Apollo missions and discover how the Artemis program will send astronauts back to the Moon. Along the way, you will also learn about NASA’s powerful Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft that will help carry humans to the Moon and someday even Mars!

Activities  Answer Key

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K-4 Space Explorer Info & Activities

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Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure with these fun NASA resources just for K-4 students! Designed to spark curiosity and wonder, this collection introduces young learners to the Artemis program and what it takes to travel to the Moon. Click HERE.

5-8 Astronaut Mission Debriefing

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Students in grades 5–8 can dive deeper into how NASA is returning humans to the Moon, explore the powerful Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft, and discover the science and engineering that will take astronauts farther into space than ever before! Click HERE.

Science Friday

Artemis II

Want more Artemis-Inspired Activities? These fun, hands on activities let you build, test, and explore like real NASA engineers while learning how we travel to the Moon. From rocket launches to Moon landing challenges, discover the science behind space exploration! Click HERE.


 

NASA's Artemis II LIVE from Kennedy Space Center

Special Thanks to Mrs. Gregos, CSA Science & STEM Supervisor
cgregos@charterk12.com