How to Watch the Artemis II Mission Live Until It Reaches the Moon

For the first time in 50 years, humanity is once again on a journey toward the Moon. The launch of Artemis II marks a historic return to deep space exploration, as four astronauts travel farther than any crew has in over 50 years.

Powered by the Space Launch System rocket and carried aboard the Orion spacecraft, the mission represents a crucial step toward future lunar landings and long-term human presence beyond Earth.

Unlike previous missions, Artemis II offers the public a rare opportunity to follow the journey in near real time. From the dramatic liftoff to the spacecraft’s path around the Moon, NASA is providing extensive live coverage, allowing viewers across the world to witness history as it unfolds.

Whether you’re watching the countdown, tracking the spacecraft’s trajectory, or tuning in for onboard updates, this mission brings space exploration closer to home than ever before.

Where to Watch the Official Live Stream

The most reliable way to watch the mission is through NASA’s official platforms:

• NASA+ (free streaming service) – full mission coverage with expert commentary
• NASA YouTube channel – easy access on phones, laptops, and smart TVs
• NASA.gov – official live stream embedded on the website

You can also watch through major streaming platforms, including:

• Amazon Prime Video
• Apple TV
• Hulu
• Netflix
• Roku

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And on social media:

• X (Twitter)
• Facebook
• Twitch

When Coverage Begins

NASA’s live broadcast starts hours before liftoff:

Coverage begins at 11:50 a.m. (Central Time)

Launch window runs between 5:24 p.m. and 7:24 p.m. (Central Time)

This gives viewers time to watch:

• Pre-launch preparations
• Astronaut boarding
• Final countdown
• Continuous Coverage During the Mission

You can keep watching even after launch

NASA+ and YouTube provide ongoing mission coverage

Expect updates on:

• Spacecraft status
• Crew activities
• Major flight milestones

While it’s not a constant live camera feed from space, NASA shares:

• Live mission control audio
• Onboard footage (when available)
• Animations and tracking visuals

Track the Spacecraft in Real Time

To follow the journey more closely, NASA offers interactive tools like the Artemis Real-Time Orbit Website (AROW), which shows:

• Orion spacecraft location
• Distance from Earth and Moon
• Mission trajectory

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Meet the Artemis II Crew

The mission carries four astronauts who are making history as the first crew to travel beyond low-Earth orbit in over five decades:

1.Reid Wiseman

2.Victor Glover

3.Christina Hammock Koch

4.Jeremy Hansen

They are the first to fly aboard the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft on a crewed mission.

What the Mission Will Do

Although Artemis II will not land on the Moon, it is a critical test flight:

• First crewed mission to leave low-Earth orbit in 50+ years
• A 10-day journey around the Moon and back
• Tests Orion’s life-support, navigation, and safety systems

The goal is to reduce risks and prepare for future missions that will eventually land astronauts on the lunar surface.

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Artemis II crew shown inside the checkout building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida
PHOTO/NASA