NASA’s massive Space Launch System (SLS) is almost ready for liftoff. The much-anticipated rocket launch, more than a decade in the making, marks NASA’s return to manned missions to the moon. The mission is called Artemis 1, and while no astronauts will be on board during this launch, it will serve as a vision for a future that will put the first woman and first person of color on the moon ‘s test.
During its first launch, SLS will catapult NASA’s Orion capsule into space, where it will begin orbiting the moon, which could take 39 to 42 days. Last week, NASA propelled its 322-foot-long rocket to launch pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Florida — a 4-mile journey that took nearly 10 hours.
Now that the rocket has reached the launch pad, here’s how and when you can see it lift off.
When will NASA’s Artemis I launch?
NASA plans to launch the SLS rocket on Monday, August 29, 2022. It will have a two-hour launch window starting at 8:33 a.m. ET. That means the rocket can take off anytime between 8:33AM ET and 10:33AM ET, if there are no delays.
How do I watch my live Artemis?
If you can’t attend the launch in person, NASA is live streaming it its website, YouTube channeland NASA app. Countdown to launch begins Saturday, August 27th at 10:23AM ET.
There will also be other ways to accomplish the task. On August 28, NASA will hold dedicated website called The Artemis Live Orbit website (AROW), which lets people track missions as they happen.You can also get some updates and Watch the launch live From an Alexa-enabled device. Amazon will fly a version of Alexa on the mission.
What can I expect during launch?
In addition to the launch itself, NASA plans to have some special guests during the broadcast. These include appearances by Jack Black, Chris Evans and Keke Palmer, as well as “The Star-Spangled Banner” performances by Josh Groban and Herbie Hancock.
