# This moon flyby live marks the first astronaut mission beyond Earth orbit in 50.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-06 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Artemis II will be the first crewed mission beyond Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972.
- The Artemis II lunar flyby is scheduled for April 6, 2026, with global livestream coverage.
- Netflix will broadcast the Artemis II flyby live, marking a first for deep-space mission accessibility.
- Astronauts will capture high-resolution images of the Moon’s far side, never visible from Earth.
- Artemis II will test critical systems for future lunar landings and eventual Mars expeditions.

**Companies:** NASA
**Countries:** United States

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