Artemis II Begins Historic 10-Day Journey

Space Launch Delta 45 Supports Artemis II Historic Mission

View Online April 2, 2026 | By Space Force 2nd Lt. Christian Malaniak, Space Launch Delta 45 Yesterday evening, NASA’s Artemis II mission successfully launched from the Eastern Range at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, with four astronauts bound for lunar orbit. This historic moment would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of Space Launch Delta 45 personnel. There are many steps involved in ensuring a safe…

Artemis II begins historic 10-day journey

Artemis II lifted off successfully on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a 10-day trek around the moon. Control of the mission has now shifted over to Houston at NASA's Johnson Space Center. FOX's Sarah Alegre has more.

Artemis II Launches Successfully at Beginning of 10 Day Journey

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – 28 minutes after launch, NASA declared that Artemis II successfully reached space on the evening of April 1, 2026.  The SLS rocket began its journey from Earth at 6:35 p.m. on Wednesday in a stream of fiery water vapor. Tens of thousands of space enthusiasts gathered in backyards, on beaches, and on the coast of Florida near Cape Canaveral to watch. Credit: Joel Kowsky / NASA Though the launch was picture perfect, NASA as…

Historic Artemis II launch to moon inspires awe at packed Space Center Houston

Hundreds gathered Wednesday night at Space Center Houston, close to where NASA will manage the 10-day mission, to watch four astronauts begin their journey to the moon.

'Tears in my eyes' | Houston’s Johnson Space Center buzzes as Artemis II heads to the moon

🚀 Houston watched history take off! Artemis II is on its way to the moon, and our city was there to cheer every second.