Artemis II countdown: Visitor await historic launch from Jetty Park
Viewers are camped out a Jetty Park to catch a glimpse of the historic Artemis II launch on April 1.
Viewers are camped out a Jetty Park to catch a glimpse of the historic Artemis II launch on April 1.
Artemis II launch is a 'go' after hardware issue fixed
Engineers resolved a hardware issue affecting communication with the Space Launch System’s flight termination system, clearing a key safety concern ahead of launch, officials said. The problem had prevented ground controllers from sending a destruct signal if the rocket veered off course. A follow-up confidence test confirmed the system is now ready to support liftoff.
Engineers resolved a hardware issue affecting communication with the Space Launch System’s flight termination system, clearing a key safety concern ahead of launch, officials said. The problem had prevented ground controllers from sending a destruct signal if the rocket veered off course. A follow-up confidence test confirmed the system is now ready to support liftoff.
Team Coverage: Artemis II crew boards the Orion Capsule
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer listened in live as the crew for Artemis II boarded on to the Orion capsule ahead of the expected 6:24 p.m. EDT launch. He is joined by FOX 35 Reporters Baileigh Bockover and Hannah Mackenzie, for extended team coverage.
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer listened in live as the crew for Artemis II boarded on to the Orion capsule ahead of the expected 6:24 p.m. EDT launch. He is joined by FOX 35 Reporters Baileigh Bockover and Hannah Mackenzie, for extended team coverage.
Artemis II: What to expect amid the historic lunar launch
FOX 35's John Brown spoke with Garrett Wymer live on the ground to discuss the heavy excitement in the Space Coast surrounding the launch of the historic Artemis II lunar mission.
FOX 35's John Brown spoke with Garrett Wymer live on the ground to discuss the heavy excitement in the Space Coast surrounding the launch of the historic Artemis II lunar mission.
Artemis II Launch: Crowds gather at Space View Park hours before liftoff
Visitors traveled from all over to see the historic Artemis II launch from Space View Park. FOX 35's Baileigh Bockover spoke with a family who are excited to see the rocket blast into space.
Visitors traveled from all over to see the historic Artemis II launch from Space View Park. FOX 35's Baileigh Bockover spoke with a family who are excited to see the rocket blast into space.
Countdown to Artemis II launch | Viewers at Jetty Park
People camped out a Jetty Park in anticipation of seeing the Artemis II launch on April 1, booked a site a year in advance. Campers described the event as a mix of excitement and nervousness.
People camped out a Jetty Park in anticipation of seeing the Artemis II launch on April 1, booked a site a year in advance. Campers described the event as a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Countdown to Artemis II launch: Viewers at Space View Park
Hundreds of viewers set up at Space View Park on April 1, ahead of the Artemis II launch. FOX 35's Marley Capper spoke with some out of town visitors about expected historic launch.
Hundreds of viewers set up at Space View Park on April 1, ahead of the Artemis II launch. FOX 35's Marley Capper spoke with some out of town visitors about expected historic launch.
Countdown to Artemis II launch | 'Rocket is in good shape'
Dr. Ken Kremer from Space UpClose spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the previous hydrogen leaks regarding Artemis II. Kremer reported that NASA is testing the hardware and software ahead of the launch set for 6:30 p.m., April 1. "That's all fixed now. Everything is looking really great," Kremer said.
Dr. Ken Kremer from Space UpClose spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about the previous hydrogen leaks regarding Artemis II. Kremer reported that NASA is testing the hardware and software ahead of the launch set for 6:30 p.m., April 1. "That's all fixed now. Everything is looking really great," Kremer said.
Artemis II rocket launch: How to watch live, stream live
Four astronauts are set to lift off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a 10-day journey that will take them around the moon and back to Earth.
Four astronauts are set to lift off from Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a 10-day journey that will take them around the moon and back to Earth.
Artemis II: Space Coast swamped as hundreds of thousands arrive for historic launch
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
Global attention turns to Florida’s Space Coast this week as hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive in Central Florida.
NASA gives Artemis II update ahead of April 1 launch
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA leaders update the public on their plan to launch Artemis II -- a four-crew mission -- to the moon in a 10-day mission. The launch date is set for April 1, 2026.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | NASA leaders update the public on their plan to launch Artemis II -- a four-crew mission -- to the moon in a 10-day mission. The launch date is set for April 1, 2026.
When will Artemis II launch? Favorable weather for April 1 historic moon mission
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
Weather conditions are favorable for the evening of April 1 launch. Meteorologists at Patrick Space Force Base currently give the mission an 80% chance of “go" – meaning only a 20% risk of weather violations during the window.
NASA astronaut reveals what prompted space station evacuation
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
NASA astronaut Mike Fincke prompted the first medical evacuation earlier this year from the International Space Station. He’s doing fine today and sharing details of what happened.
Artemis II: Meet 'Rise,' the zero gravity indicator, designed by California second-grader
A second-grade student from California has designed the mascot that will join NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon -- known as the zero gravity indicator.
A second-grade student from California has designed the mascot that will join NASA's Artemis II mission to the moon -- known as the zero gravity indicator.
Artemis II: NASA gears up for historic moon mission
NASA is making final preparations for the historic Artemis II mission, its first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.
NASA is making final preparations for the historic Artemis II mission, its first crewed lunar mission in more than 50 years.
Port Canaveral commissioners kill LNG plant proposal: What's next for 50-acre land?
Port Canaveral Commissioners unanimously voted to reject plans to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Merritt Island.
Port Canaveral Commissioners unanimously voted to reject plans to build a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant on Merritt Island.
NASA announces plan for Moon Base: 'Epic science of survival'
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is gearing up for some new scientific and discovery advances in the next 10 years. A main objective – led by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman – includes a moon base.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is gearing up for some new scientific and discovery advances in the next 10 years. A main objective – led by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman – includes a moon base.
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday.
SpaceX sent another batch of Starlink internet satellites into low Earth orbit on Thursday.
NASA rethinks $1B Artemis launcher at Kennedy Space Center amid delays, modernization push
NASA is reconsidering the use of a massive mobile launcher at the Kennedy Space Center, raising questions about costs, delays and jobs tied to the Artemis moon program.
NASA is reconsidering the use of a massive mobile launcher at the Kennedy Space Center, raising questions about costs, delays and jobs tied to the Artemis moon program.
NASA may roll out Artemis II rocket to launch pad Thursday after tech issue resolved
NASA’s Artemis II rocket could roll out to Launch Pad 39B a day earlier than expected, following quicker-than-anticipated completion of pre-launch work.
NASA’s Artemis II rocket could roll out to Launch Pad 39B a day earlier than expected, following quicker-than-anticipated completion of pre-launch work.