where can i watch the artemis 2 launch

You can watch the Artemis II launch on NASA+, NASA’s YouTube channel, and NASA’s official live page. NASA’s live schedule says launch coverage begins at 12:50 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with tanking coverage starting at 7:45 a.m. EDT earlier that day.

Where to watch

• NASA Live page: the main hub for official coverage.

• NASA+: NASA’s streaming service for launch coverage.

• YouTube: NASA will stream the event there as well.

• Amazon Prime: listed by NASA for launch coverage.

Timing

NASA’s current schedule says Artemis II launch coverage starts at 12:50 p.m. EDT on April 1, 2026, and the launch window opens later that day.

If you want a live feed before launch

NASA also has 24/7 live views of the Artemis II rocket from Kennedy Space Center, which is useful if you want to watch the pad activity before liftoff.

In person

If you want a public viewing event, Space Center Houston is hosting an Artemis II launch watch party, but it is ticketed and tied to NASA’s schedule.

If you want, I can also give you the exact watch links in a clean list.