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NASA’s Artemis Program

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Artemis II Launches Here

America has entered the next era of space exploration!

UPDATE: NASA is targeting no earlier than Saturday, Jan. 17, to begin the Artemis II rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B. The first launch attempt is scheduled for NET Feb 6. This page will be updated regularly as NASA releases additional information.


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 2

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

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Artemis on the launch pad image by NASA

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.

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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.

Artemis Mission Plan

Artemis Generation space suit prototypes unveiled

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.

Watch from 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!

Get involved with NASA and Artemis

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