On its first launch, SLS will launch NASA’s Orion capsule into space, where it will begin a trip around the Moon that could last anywhere from 39 to 42 days. Last week, NASA launched the 322-foot rocket for Launch 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida — a four-mile journey that took nearly 10 hours. Now that the rocket has reached its launch site, here’s how and when you can watch it blast off into space.
When is NASA’s Artemis I launching?
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 could lift off anytime between 8:33 a.m. ET and 10:33 A.M. ET, if there are no delays.
How can I watch the Artemis I launch live?
If you can’t make it to the launch in person, NASA is streaming it live on its website, YouTube channel, and the NASA app. The countdown to the launch begins on Saturday, August 27, at 10:23 AM. ET.
What can I expect at launch?
In addition to the launch itself, NASA plans to have some special guests during the show. This includes appearances by Jack Black, Chris Evans and Keke Palmer as well as a performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Josh Groban and Herbie Hancock.
