Artemis Ii Launch

Experience the raw power of the Space Launch System (SLS) liftoff from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026. This section features the best official broadcasts and high-resolution launch photos capturing the moment humanity began its journey back to the Moon.

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The solid rocket boosters are seen as they fall away after separating from NA...

The Solid Rocket Boosters Are Seen as They Fall Away After Separating From NA...

April 14, 2026
Artemis II Launch with Rocket

Artemis II Launch With Rocket

April 14, 2026
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA ast...

NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Carrying the Orion Spacecraft With NASA Ast...

April 14, 2026
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA ast...

NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Carrying the Orion Spacecraft With NASA Ast...

April 14, 2026
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA ast...

NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Carrying the Orion Spacecraft With NASA Ast...

April 14, 2026
NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA ast...

NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Carrying the Orion Spacecraft With NASA Ast...

April 14, 2026
NASA flight directors Rick Henfling (right) and Judd Frieling...

NASA Flight Directors Rick Henfling (right) and Judd Frieling...

April 14, 2026
Members of the Artemis lunar science team, from left, Sara Schmidt, Megan Bor...

Members of the Artemis Lunar Science Team, From Left, Sara Schmidt, Megan Bor...

April 14, 2026
Members of the Artemis lunar science team, from left, Ariel Deutsch, Amber Tu...

Members of the Artemis Lunar Science Team, From Left, Ariel Deutsch, Amber Tu...

April 14, 2026
Lucas Ye, designer of zero gravity indicator “Rise,” and his family pose for ...

Lucas Ye, Designer of Zero Gravity Indicator “Rise,” and His Family Pose for ...

April 14, 2026
Judd Frieling, the Artemis II lead flight director for...

Judd Frieling, the Artemis II Lead Flight Director For...

April 14, 2026
In this three minute exposure, NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the...

In This Three Minute Exposure, NASA’s Space Launch System Rocket Carrying The...

April 14, 2026
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