NASA Seeks Interest for Artemis Mission CubeSats
NASA is inviting organizations to express interest in launching CubeSats on upcoming Artemis missions. The request for information (RFI) is open until June 1, aiming to gather potential opportunities for CubeSats on Artemis III, IV, and V. NASA has previously deployed CubeSats on the Artemis I and II missions, supporting scientific investigations and technology advancements in space exploration.
- ▪NASA is seeking organizations to respond to a request for information regarding CubeSats for future Artemis missions.
- ▪The RFI will help identify opportunities for CubeSats to be launched on Artemis III, IV, and V.
- ▪NASA has successfully deployed CubeSats on previous Artemis missions, contributing to scientific research and technology development.
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2 min readNASA Seeks Interest for Artemis Mission CubeSatsWilliam BryanCommunication StrategistMay 21, 2026 Article Two of the Artemis II CubeSats can be seen in the lower portion of the Orion stage adapter on the right side of the image. NASA Organizations interested in launching CubeSats on future Artemis missions should respond to NASA’s request for information (RFI) by Monday, June 1, for initial consideration. “The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and the Artemis missions provide great opportunities for teams to conduct important, science and technology investigations that contribute to the expansion of human space exploration,” said Courtney Ryals, acting manager, SLS payload integration, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
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