NASA is preparing to launch its next big lunar exploration mission, which has created a lot of excitement among the people. The Artemis II mission will send four astronauts on a 10-day trip around the Moon, which will be the first crewed lunar flight in more than 50 years.
The mission will launch today at 6:24 p.m. EDT from Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. The mission team includes NASA astronauts Reed Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.
How to watch the NASA Artemis II launch live
The NASA Artemis II launch will be live streamed through multiple platforms that NASA has created for online access around the world. SLS fuel coverage will begin at 7:45 a.m. EDT, and the full countdown will begin at 12:50 p.m. EDT.
The first post-launch press conference will begin about 2.5 hours after the rocket lifts off. Streaming services include NASA+, NASA’s website, YouTube, and simulcasts on Netflix and Amazon Prime.
NASA officials said weather conditions remain mostly suitable for Wednesday’s launch, but cumulus clouds and light rain pose a potential threat. Mark Berger, NASA’s launch weather officer, said the two-hour launch window will experience smooth winds that will aid in cloud removal.
Test Director Jeff Spaulding confirmed that the rocket systems and countdown procedures and the crew are ready for launch barring possible last-minute modifications.
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