Send Your Name in Space With Artemis 2: Steps & Deadline

Artemis 2 is NASA's first manned mission to fly by the moon since the Apollo era. In the Artemis II mission astronauts will orbit the moon in Orion on top of SLS after a successful wet dress rehearsal in February 2026 at Kennedy Space Center. 

The Artemis 2 launch date has been rescheduled to March 2026, and it provides a special thrill: your name goes to space on a microchip in Orion. 

‘Name in Space’ is a free public service where anyone can get a boarding pass with their names and send it to space. It has helped create worldwide interest in a return to the moon. 

According to NASA statistics, more than 2 million names went to space aboard Artemis I in 2022. 

Check the steps and deadline here about how to send your name in space with Artemis 2 along with how to share your #NASAMoonCrew.

How to Send Your Name in Space with Artemis 2?

Sending your name in space on the Artemis 2 mission is special and attracts people back to the moon. 

There are millions of entries that are imprinted on a hard SD card or microchip that is inserted into the Orion spacecraft crew module, orbiting the moon at 7,400 km, then splashing back to Earth.

Your name takes off and travels 10 days with NASA Artemis 2 astronauts such as Reid Wiseman and Christina Koch. 

You can download your free boarding pass instantly. This is how NASA inspires STEM dreams around the world.

Steps to Send Your Name in Space with Artemis 2

Follow these straightforward steps to submit and get your boarding pass.

• Visit NASA's official Artemis "Send Your Name" page at NASA's official website.

• Select Artemis II from the list of missions.

• Enter your first name, last name, special pin code and valid email address.

• Select English or Spanish language.

• Submit your form before the deadline.

• Confirmation will be sent to your email address. Print or save your digital boarding pass with mission artwork.

I created my own boarding pass using these steps and thrilled to be a part of this unique experience. 

What is the Deadline to Send Your Name in Space with Artemis 2?

The deadline for submitting your name is February 21, 2026, which fits well with the final Orion preparations before the March launch. 

If you miss it, your name will have to wait for the next Artemis 3 missions.

This deadline was chosen after the NASA Artemis 2 wet dress rehearsal success to ensure the integration of the chips. Early birds get immediate access, while late birds have to wait for an opening.

How to Show Your Own #NASAMoonCrew?

The NASA Artemis 2 Moon crew has astronauts such as Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch. They are NASA's First Astronauts to Orbit the Moon in 21st Century. 

But NASA asks you to build your own Moon Crew, they can be your friend or favourite characters from your TV show. 

• You have to share a picture, video or any art which depicts your NASA Moon Crew. 

• You can share your image with NASA on any preferred social media and adding the #NASAMoonCrew. 

• Any post which NASA likes will be posted on their official website during the official Artemis 2 coverage. 

Check Artemis 2 vs Artemis 1: 7 Key Differences here.

Including your name on the Artemis 2 mission makes it possible for common people to go to the moon along with moon explorers through a chip in the Orion spacecraft. It’s easy, and the deadline is February 21, 2026. Take your boarding pass to lunar orbit!