NASA is preparing to return to lunar orbit on a crewed mission: what time is the launch of Artemis II and where to watch it.

At 6:24 PM (7:24 PM in Chile) at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the NASA will initiate the first launch attempt of the Artemis II lunar rocket, marking the return of a crewed mission to the vicinity of the Moon for the first time in over fifty years. The mission includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency. After the launch, they are expected to engage in various tasks around the Moon for a duration of 10 days.

According to NASA's plans, the Artemis II crew will be tasked with testing all systems that will enable the return of astronauts to the Moon, as they will need to ensure that the Orion spacecraft operates correctly and as planned. Thus, NASA is preparing to return to the Moon after more than fifty years and to pave the way for the anticipated journey to Mars. Where to watch the Artemis II launch NASA will have special programming for the Artemis II launch, which can be viewed live on its YouTube channel, with the rocket expected to lift off at 6:24 PM Florida time, 7:24 PM in Chile.