NASA will be launching Artemis II with four astronauts on a trip around Moon today (Wednesday April 1) at 6:24 pm. Catch all the action on NASA’s YouTube channel. You can also track where Artemis is using NASA’s AROW. For more about the mission, see our article Return to the Moon with Artemis, Part II.
Update: Artemis II launched today (April 1) at around 6:30 pm and is now on its way. For further updates go to NASA’s YouTube channel or our article about the Artemis II mission. You can find a video of the launch here.
- Lauren E. Low. “Liftoff! NASA Launches Astronauts on Historic Artemis Moon Mission.” NASA. April 1, 2026.
- “Artemis II Launches Astronauts to the Moon (Official NASA Recap).” NASA/YouTube. April 2, 2026.
- “Experience NASA’s Artemis II Moon Launch in 360°.” NASA/YouTube. April 2, 2026.
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