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We launched Artemis II yesterday. Now what?Four astronauts recently launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center to embark on a mission around the Moon. But liftoff was just the beginning. The four astronauts aboard the mission — NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—have spent their first day in space becoming acquainted with the Orion spacecraft. They set up important life support systems, communicated with Mission Control in Houston, and practiced manually piloting the vehicle.What’s next? The “translunar injection” burn that commits them on the path of their lunar flyby. Credit: NASA/Brandon Hancock and Sam Lott...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uJxTo6N9cE

Artemis II’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket lifted off from Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, at 6:35 p.m. EDT (2235 UTC) on April 1, 2026, sending NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen on an approximately 10-day test flight around the Moon and back aboard their Orion spacecraft. This video includes highlights from the day of launch. Follow along as the four astronauts continue their journey around the Moon and back: https://www.nasa.gov/ways-to-watch/Learn more at: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/Video Producer: Sonnet AppleMusic: Universal Production MusicCredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eeZQw9PBc0

At 6:35 p.m. EDT (2235 UTC) on April 1, 2026, four astronauts lifted off on Artemis II for an approximately 10-day mission around the Moon.NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen launched on a test flight to bring humans closer to living on the Moon and Mars.Credit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqIH1jFTrCc

At 6:35 p.m. EDT (2235 UTC) on April 1, 2026, four astronauts lifted off on Artemis II for an approximately 10-day mission around the Moon.NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen launched on a test flight to bring humans closer to living on the Moon and Mars.Credit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxZdM3mmMSQ

Following the launch of Artemis II, the mission's astronauts are currently on their way to fly around the Moon and back in an approximately 10-day journey.NASA leaders are holding a news conference to discuss the mission and answer questions from the media. Participants include:- Administrator Jared Isaacman- Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya- Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate- John Honeycutt, chair, Mission Management Team- Norm Knight, director, Flight Operations DirectorateArtemis II is the first crewed flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion, testing the technologies we'll need for long-term lunar exploration and human missions to Mars. Under Artemis, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.More about coverage of our Artemis II mission around the Moon: https://go.nasa.gov/4rWyZNYLearn about the daily mission agenda for Artemis II: https://go.nasa.gov/3NybRaxCredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrhH05U_Zds

Join us for today's mission briefing following the successful launch of Artemis II on April 1, 2026.NASA leaders are providing status updates, answering media questions, and discussing mission activities for the day. This stream may begin with live views of Artemis II mission coverage before the briefing starts.With just days until the crew splashes down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, April 10, the Artemis II test flight has reached multiple milestones, including manually piloting the Orion spacecraft, surpassing the Apollo 13 record for farthest crewed spaceflight, and a lunar flyby to view the far side of the Moon.Under Artemis, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.Learn about the daily mission agenda for Artemis II: https://go.nasa.gov/3NybRaxCredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7PBy4a78Ho

Join us for today's mission briefing following the successful launch of Artemis II on April 1, 2026.NASA leaders are providing status updates, answering media questions, and discussing mission activities for the day. This stream may begin with live views of Artemis II mission coverage before the briefing starts.Artemis II is the first crewed flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion, testing the technologies we'll need for long-term lunar exploration and human missions to Mars. After lifting off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Artemis II astronauts are currently journeying around the Moon and back in their Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, on an approximately 10-day mission.Under Artemis, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.Learn about the daily mission agenda for Artemis II: https://go.nasa.gov/3NybRaxCredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46uxUxGpjtY

NASA leaders are providing a status update on final preparations before the launch of Artemis II as soon as April 1. Participants include:- Jeff Spaulding, test director with the Exploration Ground Systems program, NASA Kennedy- Mark Burger, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron Cape Canaveral Space Force StationNASA's Artemis II mission around the Moon is currently scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1. The two-hour launch window starts at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 UTC). After launching into space atop NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the Artemis II astronauts will journey around the Moon and back in their Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, on an approximately 10-day mission.Under Artemis, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.More about coverage of our Artemis II mission around the Moon: https://go.nasa.gov/4rWyZNYCredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PhQJCzhCOw

Action. Wonder. Adventure. Artemis II has got it all. Don't miss the moment. Our crewed Moon mission will launch as early as April 1.Under Artemis, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.Learn how to watch: https://www.nasa.gov/ways-to-watch/Credit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg-EQ7MOu6I

Join us as NASA experts provide a status update on Artemis II launch preparations three days before liftoff. Participants include:- Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate- Shawn Quinn, program manager, Exploration Ground Systems- Howard Hu, manager, Orion Program- Chris Cianciola, deputy manager, SLS ProgramNASA's Artemis II mission around the Moon is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1. The two-hour launch window starts at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 UTC). More about Artemis II mission coverage: https://go.nasa.gov/4rWyZNYCredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQH21XCsp5U

Join us as the Artemis II crew answers questions from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, where they're in protective quarantine ahead of their upcoming flight around the Moon.Four astronauts — three from NASA and one from the CSA (Canadian Space Agency) — make up the Artemis II crew:- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander- NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot- NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialistNASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1. The two-hour launch window starts at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 UTC). After launching into space atop NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the crew will journey around the Moon and back in their Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, on an approximately 10-day mission. Artemis II will be the first crewed flight test of SLS and Orion, testing the technologies we'll need for long-term lunar exploration and human missions to Mars.See the full Artemis II event schedule: https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-sets-coverage-for-first-artemis-crewed-mission-around-moon/Read the latest Artemis II mission updates: https://www.nasa.gov/blogs/artemis/Credit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ii_tmJff7LQ

Join us for today's mission briefing following the successful launch of Artemis II on April 1, 2026.NASA leaders are providing status updates, answering media questions, and discussing mission activities for the day.Artemis II is the first crewed flight test of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion, testing the technologies we'll need for long-term lunar exploration and human missions to Mars. After lifting off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the Artemis II astronauts are currently journeying around the Moon and back in their Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, on an approximately 10-day mission.Under Artemis, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.Learn about the daily mission agenda for Artemis II: https://go.nasa.gov/3NybRaxCredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3Pq35gm4qA

Watch as NASA’s Artemis II crew arrives at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where they’ll speak about their upcoming mission around the Moon.Artemis II's crew members are:- Reid Wiseman, commander and NASA astronaut- Victor Glover, pilot and NASA astronaut- Christina Koch, mission specialist and NASA astronaut- Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronautThe Artemis II crew will be greeted by leaders including:- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman - CSA (Canadian Space Agency) President Lisa CampbellThe Artemis II test flight will be NASA’s first mission with crew aboard the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft. NASA is targeting no earlier than Wednesday, April 1, for the test flight during a two-hour window that opens at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 UTC), with additional launch opportunities through Monday, April 6.Through Artemis, NASA will send astronauts to explore the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build the foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.Learn more about Artemis II: https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-ii/Meet the Artemis II crew: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/our-artemis-crew/Credit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lg-sDsbJp7E

NASA is advancing nuclear power and propulsion in space to accomplish President Trump’s national space objectives.With SR-1 Freedom, launching in 2028, we will demonstrate nuclear electric propulsion and deliver SkyFall helicopters to Mars.In collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy, these capabilities are key to future missions to Mars and beyond.A new chapter of deep space exploration begins.Credit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifXti9CHeWU

Join us as we provide an update on the implementation of the National Space Policy and how we're accelerating preparations for America’s return to the surface of the Moon by 2028.The program will open with remarks from NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, followed by a series of high-level panels. Participants include:- Administrator Jared Isaacman- Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya- Dana Weigel, program manager, International Space Station Program- Carlos Garcia-Galan, program executive, Moon Base - Steve Sinacore, program executive, Fission Surface Power - Dr. Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate - Dr. Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission DirectorateMore info: https://go.nasa.gov/40QGOtACredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIlTwwJv1Ac

Following a key mission meeting, NASA leaders are providing a status update on Artemis II launch preparations two days before liftoff. Participants include:- Amit Kshatriya, Associate Administrator- John Honeycutt, chair, Mission Management Team- Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director- Emily Nelson, chief flight directorNASA's Artemis II mission around the Moon is currently scheduled to lift off from Kennedy Space Center on April 1. The two-hour launch window starts at 6:24 p.m. EDT (2224 UTC). After launching into space atop NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the Artemis II astronauts will journey around the Moon and back in their Orion spacecraft, named Integrity, on an approximately 10-day mission.Under Artemis, NASA will send astronauts on increasingly difficult missions to explore more of the Moon for scientific discovery, economic benefits, and to build on our foundation for the first crewed missions to Mars.More about coverage of our Artemis II mission around the Moon: https://go.nasa.gov/4rWyZNYCredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL3AyQ766vc

Join us for continuing coverage as our leaders discuss the agency's implementation of the National Space Policy and our plans to advance science and discovery.NASA participants include:- Administrator Jared Isaacman- Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya- Dana Weigel, program manager, International Space Station Program- Carlos Garcia-Galan, program executive, Moon Base - Steve Sinacore, program executive, Fission Surface Power - Dr. Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate - Dr. Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission DirectorateMore info: https://go.nasa.gov/40QGOtACredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYH6W9iCs2E

We're holding a live news conference to provide an update on the agency’s progress toward implementing the National Space Policy and recap major announcements discussed throughout the day. Participants include:- Administrator Jared Isaacman- Associate Administrator Amit Kshatriya- Dana Weigel, program manager, International Space Station Program- Carlos Garcia-Galan, program executive, Moon Base - Steve Sinacore, program executive, Fission Surface Power - Dr. Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate - Dr. Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission DirectorateLearn more about this event: https://go.nasa.gov/40QGOtACredit: NASA...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZea4h8zxLY

Blink and you’ll miss it: 11 hours of rolling out our Moon rocket in less than 60 seconds. At 11:21 a.m. EDT, our @NASAArtemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft reached Launch Pad 39B after a 4‑mile journey from @NASAKennedy’s Vehicle Assembly Building. Traveling at a maximum speed of just 0.82 mph, our crawler-transporter 2 carried the 322‑foot‑tall Moon rocket slowly and steadily to the launch pad. Credit: NASA/Brandon Hancock Next, teams are getting ready for the final checks before four astronauts launch on a journey around the Moon as early as Wednesday, April 1. The April launch window includes opportunities through Monday, April 6, as well as Thursday, April 30....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4ILV1xYBRk