NASA Artemis II launch: The countdown has started for the Artemis II mission, one of the most exciting space flights in many years. Led by NASA, this will be the first time humans have travelled towards the Moon since the famous Apollo 17 mission, signalling a big return to exploring deep space.
NASA Artemis II launch: Date and time
NASA is planning to launch on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. The rocket is scheduled to take off at 6:24 PM EDT, which is 3:54 AM IST on 2 April in India. There is a two-hour window for the launch, so it could happen any time between 3:54 AM and 5:54 AM IST. If it cannot launch then, there are other dates available from 1 April to 6 April, or later in the month if necessary.
NASA Artemis II launch: How to watch Artemis II rocket launch live in India
If you're in India and want to catch the launch, you can watch it live on NASA TV, their YouTube channel, or through the NASA website and apps. You can also follow the livestream via the provided link. The broadcast is already live but it is advised to see the action a couple of hours before lift-off, probably between 1:30 am and 2:00 am IST on 2nd April.
NASA Artemis II launch: Location and rocket
The mission will launch from:
Location: Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad: Launch Complex 39B
Powering the mission is the Space Launch System (SLS), NASA's most powerful rocket ever built, carrying the Orion spacecraft designed for deep-space human travel.
NASA Artemis II launch: Crew
The mission will carry four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon:
Reid Wiseman (Commander) Victor Glover (Pilot) Christina Koch (Mission Specialist) Jeremy Hansen (Mission Specialist)
This crew is historic, with Glover becoming the first person of colour, Koch the first woman, and Hansen the first non-American to travel towards the Moon.
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