NASA Artemis II launch LIVE Updates: The countdown for NASA’s Artemis II test flight has begun at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Artemis II is part of NASA’s Artemis programme that aims to land astronauts on the Moon’s south pole.
With this latest moon mission, the United States is making a strong comeback in its lunar exploration programme — nearly 50 years after the Apollo missions. NASA is also poised to make history — sending the first woman, the first person of color, and the first non-American on a voyage around the Moon.
Artemis II launch date:
The is estimated to launch at 6:24 pm on Wednesday, April 1 (around 3:54 am IST on April 2, 2026.
Artemis II mission objectives
Artemis II is the first crewed launch of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft. During the mission, the astronauts will test these systems for the Artemis IV mission — the moon landing mission in 2028. The four astronauts — three American and one Canadian — will also do a Moon flyby.
Where to watch
You can track live coverage of the NASA’s Artemis II mission will at LiveMint.com. The mission launch coverage will begin at 7:45 am on April 1, on NASA’s YouTube channel, as teams load propellant into the SLS rocket. Full coverage on NASA+ begins at 12:50 pm
Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates on NASA Artemis II mission.
Key Events
NASA Artemis II launch LIVE: ‘A very big deal,’ says Canadian astronaut on historic Moon mission
Canadian Jeremy Hansen is among the four-person crew, what astronaut and fellow countryman Joshua Kutryk called “a very big deal.” In an interview with AFP, Kutryk discussed the significance of this new chapter of American space exploration.
When asked how does he feel ahead of this mission, he said, “It is a huge deal. It’s the first — not just the first Canadian lunar mission — it’s the first mission in the world that isn’t purely a US crew. So, it’s a very big deal in Canada. I feel very excited, very proud.”
NASA Artemis II launch LIVE: Countdown for NASA’s Artemis II test flight is underway, says NASA
The NASA said on March 30 that the countdown for its Artemis II test flight is underway at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with members of the launch team arriving at their consoles inside the Rocco Petrone Launch Control Center.
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Akriti Anand is a Deputy Chief Content Producer at LiveMint. She is a digital journalist with more than six years in the news industry.<br><br>
In her current role, she covers both national and international politics, and also keeps a close watch on the latest trends in science and space exploration.
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Akriti joined the LiveMint team in October 2023. Before this, she built a strong career at other major media houses. She worked as a senior sub-editor at India Today. Later, she moved to CNBCTV-18. There, she covered high-pressure topics like breaking news and major elections. She spent much of her time analysing Parliament bills and complex political debates. She is also a skilled editor who knows how to polish a story for a digital audience.
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