Spartz Joins NASA Team for Artemis II Launch

April 1, 2026 Press Release Cape Canaveral, FL – Today, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (IN-05) joined congressional colleagues and the NASA team for the Artemis II launch, marking a historic step toward returning humans to the Moon after more than 50 years. “I was honored to join my colleagues and the NASA team as we take the first step in returning humans to the Moon after more than five decades,” said Rep. Spartz . “This mission reflects American innovation and our commitment to exploration, and Hoosiers—especially in Indiana’s 5th District—have played an important role in supporting this mission to land humans on the Moon again before China.” Artemis II is the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis program, laying the groundwork for future lunar missions and long-term space exploration. Image Image Image