Artemis to the Moon! Week of April 1

The Artemis II crew of four are now scheduled to go around the Moon in April.

After repairs to the helium pressurization and replacing hydrogen seals, our Artemis II rocket will be returned to the launch pad on March 19. Moving at under one mile per hour, the mighty rocket will take much of the day to reach the pad.

Artemis is now scheduled for launch on April first. If weather or technical issues require rescheduling, the alternate dates in April will be on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th or on the 30th.

The 1st, 2nd and 30th will be daylight launches, and the 3rd will be just 30 minutes after sunset. Given blue skies, viewers may be able to see the rocket's main stage separate. 

The other dates will be after dark, offering a different viewing experience--the dark turns to daylight for a time.

Be sure to watch on TV, on the NASA channel and many streaming services.

Unlike with Apollo, the media has so far largely ignored our return to the Moon. 

But they will cover the launch, and the ten-day journey to and from the Moon, and the triumphant return to Earth.

Everyone in your family should watch as history is made!

Get excited!