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The Latest: Artemis II Astronauts Reach Orbit on Historic Mission to the Moon and Back
NASA says the rocket should be visible for about 70 seconds after liftoff, giving skywatchers in Florida and southern Georgia a brief view.
- On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, NASA launch teams began fueling the 322-foot Space Launch System rocket at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the Artemis II mission's 6:24 p.m. ET liftoff.
- The 10-day mission sends three Americans and one Canadian around the moon and back, serving as a vital test flight to lay groundwork for future lunar landings.
- Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen aboard the Orion capsule mark humanity's first lunar trip since Apollo 17 in 1972, more than 53 years ago.
- The crew represents a more diverse astronaut corps—including a woman, a person of color, and a Canadian citizen—embarking on the most powerful spacecraft NASA has ever launched.
- NASA estimates the rocket will be visible across much of Florida and southern Georgia for about 70 seconds after liftoff, as the agency targets a moon landing by 2028.
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Dressed in their orange blue suit, three Americans and one Canadian were strapped on Wednesday in the first rocket to bring astronauts to the Moon for more than 50 years.
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The Latest: Artemis II astronauts strap into the Orion capsule, continue with launch prep
The astronauts are in the capsule and in place for the Artemis II mission
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Everything you need to know about Artemis II launch
NASAs Artemis II Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft are currently sitting on the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparing for a scheduled liftoff on Wednesday evening.Meteorologist Greg Dee breaks down everything you need to know about the launch, from liftoff to its path around the moon, and even how the launch could affect traffic in the Tampa Bay area.WATCH: Everything you need to know about the Artemis II lau…
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