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NASA’s Artemis Program
See History Ignite
Artemis II Launches Here
America has entered the next era of space exploration!
UPDATE: Artemis II is currently scheduled for no earlier than February 2026, with rollout expected in January! Once an official launch date and time have been announced, this page will be updated.
Learn all about the Artemis Program, the SLS Rocket, and America’s new mission to the moon here, then be sure to book your trip for a front-row seat to history!
Checklist for steps to launching Artemis II
The Artemis II crew (left to right: Jeremy Hansen, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Hammock Koch) in an Orion simulator at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston
Credit: NASA/James Blair
Come View The Launch
Be a part of the Artemis program and see the SLS & Orion launch from Florida’s Space Coast. You can’t get any closer to history than here! Take in spectacular views from the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, see the launch from the ocean or lagoon on an exclusive boat tour, turn your launch experience into a beach day at our incredible beach parks and piers, or just watch right from your hotel! Check out some of the best launch viewing locations and book your Artemis Adventure.
Artemis II Trajectory
Since the 1950s, Florida’s Space Coast is the home of American space exploration. NASA’s Artemis Program is the next chapter of the story. Building on everything we’ve learned about space through iconic programs like Mercury, Apollo, the Space Shuttle Program, and the International Space Station, the Artemis program endeavors to return humanity to the moon.
The Best Seat in the House
The first chapter, Artemis I, successfully launched from Florida’s Space Coast on November 16, 2022. Now that the SLS and Orion Capsule have proved they’re space-worthy, it’s time to add the astronauts. Artemis II is the critical step in this years-long mission to return humanity to the moon. Get as close as possible to this thrilling launch with a viewing package at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
Do More with NASA & Artemis
You can do more than just watch the launches too! NASA has come up with so many ways for us to learn about the Artemis program. Exciting science projects, crafts, and challenges you can do at home with the kids. Ideas for teachers to engage their class, awe-inspiring videos, and project updates. There’s even the chance for students to compete for scholarships, internships, and problem-solving projects to become a part of the history-making NASA crew. All these projects are just one small click for you, and one giant leap for the future of space exploration!
Space Coast Launches App
Never miss a launch. Download our Space Coast Launches App for the current schedule for every rocket launch attempt from Kennedy Space Center & Cape Canaveral AFS, Florida.
- Notifications at T-minus 2 hours and T-5 minutes
- Locate the exact spot on the horizon to watch during a live rocket launch using the Compass feature.
- Countdown every second with real-time launch clock on the main screen.
- Keep track of upcoming missions including current launch schedule, in-depth mission plans and rocket details.
