Announcement by NASA's Artemis 2 crew on moon landing scientific events in April.

April will be filled with excitement for space enthusiasts as major events approach. It begins with NASA's announcement of the Artemis 2 crew and ends (hopefully) with the launch of SpaceX's Starship mega rocket. As April approaches, here are the top space events to watch.

NASA Artemis 2 Crew Announcement The US Space Agency announces the names of the four astronauts who will go to the moon and return for the Artemis 2 mission.While three of those astronauts will be from the United States, one will be a Canadian citizen.

ESA JUICE mission launched The launch of Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer or JUICE, developed by the European Space Agency (ESA), is scheduled for April 13th. This mission aims to study the oceanic moons Europa, Ganymede and Callisto orbiting Jupiter and confirm whether life has ever existed or could exist there. Launched aboard an Ariane 5 rocket from French Guiana, the spacecraft will reach its destination in 2031. Learn more here.The HAKUTO-R lander lands on the moon

The HAKUTO-R lander, built by the Japanese private company ispace, is scheduled to land on the moon at the end of April. After being launched on December 11 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the lander entered lunar orbit on March 21. Upon reaching the surface, the lander will launch a mini-rover called Rashid, built by Mohammed Bin Rashid Space of the United Arab Emirates. Center for the study of the lunar surface during a lunar day (or 14 terrestrial days).

spacecraft launch likely Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, said in mid-March that a spacecraft launch could be possible by the third week of April. The 120-meter high mega rocket has long been on its first orbital mission, but has encountered many delays due to numerous obstacles.One of the biggest hurdles is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) launch license, which could push the program well beyond April.