NASA’s Historic Lunar Mission Launch, in Photos

The best pictures from NASA’s Artemis II launch as four astronauts begin a historic journey around the moon after 53 years.

Artemis II launch livestream: Watch the historic NASA launch live

NASA is set to send four astronauts on a mission around the moon for the first time in more than 50 years, and viewers can watch the launch countdown live on April 1. Artemis II i

Artemis launch live: NASA Artemis II launch time, countdown and updates

Artemis II mission is set to launch at 6:24 p.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center. The mission will send a crew of four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon, marking a historic return to deep space in over 50 years.

NASA launches humans to moon for first time in half-century

NASA launched the Artemis II mission, which will carry humans to the moon for the first time since 1972.

NASA chief Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be possible 'if it wasn't for President Trump'

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman says Artemis II would not be at this moment without President Trump as Orion prepares to pass the far side of the Moon.

PHOTOS: NASA’s Artemis II launch

- NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) moon rocket with the Orion spacecraft slowly rolls back towards the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center, Feb. 25, 2026, in Cape Canaveral,

NASA's Artemis II launch may be seen in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Stuart

NASA's Artemis II two-hour launch window opens at 6:24 pm ET Wednesday, April 1, 2026. See best places on Florida's Treasure Coast to watch liftoff.
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NASA called out over ‘bizarre’ Artemis II launch footage that left people assuming the worst

NASA has been called out on social media over the 'disappointing' Artemis II launch camera coverage that left people assuming the worst