NASA has revealed the official mission patch for Artemis 2, the first crewed lunar mission in over five decades. The patch will be worn by astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, who are scheduled to launch no earlier than April 2026.
The Artemis 2 patch, designated "AII," symbolizes the mission's role in discovery and exploration. Its design incorporates elements representing the history, present, and future of human space exploration. The emblem shares an outline with the Artemis program patch, framing an "Earthrise" depiction reminiscent of the Apollo 8 mission.
The Earth and moon imagery signifies the dual nature of spaceflight, emphasizing both exploration and the perspective gained from viewing our planet. The orbit around Earth highlights ongoing missions supporting a long-term lunar presence and future Mars endeavors. The crew's surnames are featured in the lower left corner.
The patch omits country flags, though red, white, and blue are prominent. Commander Wiseman, pilot Glover, and specialist Koch are American, while specialist Hansen is Canadian, marking the first non-U.S. astronaut to journey to the moon. Hansen previously unveiled a personal patch incorporating Indigenous art.
Artemis 2 is the first crewed test flight of the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft, sending the crew over 600,000 miles around the moon, potentially farther than any previous astronaut mission.