In r-space, r-spaceflight, and others, Artemis II dominates attention as the first crewed launch of SLS and Orion, with live coverage, ascent footage, and strong emotional reactions to iconic Earth views and broadcast choices.
the first crewed launch of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft.
For the first time in more than 50 years, humans will travel around the moon to test deep-space life-support systems.
A view from cameras on board the Orion spacecraft as it climbs to orbit, powered by the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket following a 6:35 p.m. EDT liftoff on April 1, 2026.
So beautiful. This shot took my breath away on the live stream. We should be doing more of this and less fighting.
The production choices by whoever was directing the launch were maddening, but I agree with you totally about this clip.
This is the official r/space live megathread for NASA's Artemis II mission - the first crewed launch of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft.
Now that Artemis II is on the way to the moon, we'll start using this Megathread for general discussions about the Artemis II mission.
Made a little Artemis II tracker for anyone else who is unnecessarily invested in this mission:
Artemis II Dashboard and Mission Overview Sites
This is the official r/space live megathread for NASA's Artemis II mission
Artemis II launch and booster seperation
Orion Camera View of Artemis II Climb to Orbit
I'm surprised the Artemis program is sending people around the moon on just its second launch, and first crewed launch.
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