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Artemis 2 launches today: Here's everything you need to know

NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today! | Watch 4 astronauts launch to the moon today live! | Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be getting up to
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April 1, 2026
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NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today!
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Happy Artemis 2 day space fans! 

For the first time since 1972, humans are heading back toward the moon!

It's already been a busy morning for Artemis 2, with NASA giving the 'go' to fuel the rocket ahead of today's historic launch. 

But that's not all! We've got Artemis 2 livestreams ready to go, a live blog packed with the latest action, a roundup of the best space pranks for April Fool's Day and a look at a star-forming galaxy blasting out winds at more than 2 million mph. 

All that (and more) below!
 
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Artemis 2: NASA's next moonshot
 
Watch 4 astronauts launch to the moon today live!
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Don't miss a second of it! Artemis 2 is set to make history today and you can watch the entire launch live as four astronauts head toward the moon for the first time in over 50 years.
 
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Here's what the Artemis 2 astronauts will be getting up to
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What actually happens on a trip to the moon? From launch to lunar flyby and splashdown, here's a day-by-day look at what the crew of Artemis 2 will be doing during their action-packed 10-day journey.
 
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Artemis 2 live updates blog
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It's all happening live! Follow along with our Artemis 2 live blog for up-to-the-minute updates as launch day unfolds, from fueling milestones to liftoff and beyond.
 
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This galaxy is blowing out winds topping 2 million mph
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Track Artemis 2 light curve with Unistellar smart telescope
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Got a Unistellar smart telescope? You can do more than just watch Artemis 2 — you can help track the rocket's light curve and take part in a bit of real citizen science during launch and re-entry.
 
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Editor's Note
 
Happy Wednesday! Artemis day!

Thank you for reading! However you're spending today, whether you're tuning in live or catching highlights later, we hope you enjoy the excitement of Artemis 2 launch day!

Clear skies, 

Daisy Dobrijevic

Reference Editor, Space.com

 
 
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Artemis 2 launches today: Here's everything you need to know

NASA set to launch Artemis 2 moon mission today! | Watch 4 astronauts launch to the moon today live! | Here's what...