Andrew McCarthy and other photographers share multiple high-engagement angles and reflections from the Artemis II launch, framing it as historic and visually overwhelming near the pad.
Check out the first pictures of the #Artemis II launch from our remote cameras.
This shot sent chills down my spine.
In all seriousness this may have been my favorite shot from Artemis II so far
Epic launch of SLS and Orion. So much better in the daytime to observe.
The shots from my remote cameras are absolutely unreal.
Hopefully will have something mind-blowing to share tomorrow :)
captured by a sound-triggered camera placed near the pad.
I think I captured my favorite launch photos of all time.
Since my website still isn't ready here's another teaser from my pad camera 😜
NASA's camera at The Gantry at LC-39 captured awe-inspiring footage of the Artemis II launch on April 1, 2026.
Did they hire an intern to film the launch? We missed a large part of the take off of @NASAArtemis and the booster separation...
The only disappointing thing about today’s launch was the camera cutting to the crowd right at booster separation.
Liftoff of Artemis II!
One frame. One moment.
Two twin solid rocket boosters and four RS-25 engines lift four astronauts to the moon.
This one kinda hurts. One of my remote cameras had shifted
All I can think about every time I see the Artemis II hatch without a closeout cover
A unique view of the Artemis II launch, from a vantage near the launch pad.
The power it takes to defeat gravity is unreal.
I am still going through all my photos from the launch. So many to choose from!
Really love this angle because you can see how the tower is absolutely engulfed.
Remote cameras belonging to NASA, partners & media click away as Artemis II heads into space shortly before sunset April 1. It was a beautiful launch!
Here’s another behind-the-scenes look into remote camera setups for launches like Artemis-II. I set this camera up days before launch about 1,200 feet from the rocket. Locked the composition, dialed in my settings, walked away, and hoped for the best. That's how pad remotes work.
A unique view of the Artemis II launch, from a vantage near the launch pad. The power it takes to defeat gravity is unreal.
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