NASA’s first human moon mission, Artemis II, is set for a historic launch today from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with countdown already started for the highly-anticipated lift off.
What time is Artemis II launching?
NASA’s Artemis II launch is all set to launch on Wednesday, April 1, 2025, with two-hour launch window opening at 6:24 p.m. ET.
The space agency is offering space enthusiasts live coverage on NASA+, Amazon Prime, and NASA’s YouTube channel to get real-time updates.
NASA has already started showing coverage of preparations, launch, and mission milestones, including the lunar flyby and return to Earth, ensuring viewers globally can follow this historic journey around the moon.
Notably, it’s a 10-day mission, primarily serving only as a test flight for systems, as the rocket will not land on the moon, aiming to establish a permanent lunar base and eventually send humans to Mars.
Artemis II crew
NASA’s Artemis II crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman (Baltimore), Pilot Victor Glover (Pomona, California), Mission Specialist Christina Koch (Grand Rapids, Michigan), and Canadian Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, making his first spaceflight.
