The first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years is scheduled to launch Wednesday, and it should be quite the spectacle.
For those tuning in online, there’s plenty to see, including a virtual launch event and live conversations with the crew as they fly. Here’s how to tune in.
What time does it start?
The mission, Artemis II, is scheduled to launch on Wednesday in a two-hour window starting at 6:24 p.m. Eastern time.
Where can I watch the launch?
Coverage of the mission, including briefings and events will be streamed on NASA’s YouTube channel.
NASA will also be holding a virtual launch event with live coverage and commentary. The event will also be streamed live on the agency’s NASA+ service.
You can also view the livestreams here on The New York Times website.
What will I see?
Live coverage began on Wednesday morning with the loading of propellant for the Space Launch System rocket. The launch countdown begins at 12:50 p.m. Eastern time.
When the time comes, Artemis II will take off from Launch Pad 39B on the northern end of the Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, near Titusville, Fla. Around two and a half hours after the launch, NASA plans to host a news conference about the mission’s progress.
What else can I watch?
NASA said it would also broadcast real-time coverage from the mission on its YouTube channel. The agency has planned live conversations with the crew throughout the mission, known as “downlinks.” The first is scheduled for 10:24 p.m. Eastern on April 2. NASA said it would also broadcast a separate livestream from cameras attached to the Orion spacecraft.
A full list of coverage with dates and timing can be found on NASA’s website.
Jonathan Wolfe is a Times reporter based in London, covering breaking news.
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