The Artemis II launch is today. Here's how to watch it live.

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April 1, 2026
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NASA's Artemis II moonshot launches tonight for the first crewed lunar mission in more than fifty years.

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NASA's Artemis II mission is launching tonight, marking the space agency's first crewed lunar journey in more than 50 years. The mission follows the uncrewed Artemis I test flight and aims to send astronauts around the moon as a precursor to eventual lunar landings. The launch represents a major milestone in NASA's effort to return humans to the moon and establish a sustained presence there. Viewers can watch the liftoff through NASA's website, television broadcasts, and social media channels. The mission is a central component of the Trump administration's space exploration priorities.

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NASA's Artemis II lunar mission is launching tonight.

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