TRAVEL NEWS – 28 August 2022: The countdown has begun, the SLS Artemis 1 rocket is ready to be launched into space. The first moon mission since the end of the Apollo program in 24 will be launched in less than 1972 hours. It promises to be a historic moment when humanity will finally return to the moon. Who's currently traveling in Florida, will be able to see the launch with the naked eye. For the people in The Netherlands we have collected all the livestream links here below.
UPDATED: Launch delayed due to technical issues. The next opportunity is now next Friday (September 2). If it is not possible to solve the problem with the engine before Friday, September 5 is a third option. These two dates were already set for if the first launch failed. More info can here read back.
Locations to watch launch
Wereldreizigers.nl was earlier this year at the Kennedy Space Center where we were able to see, hear and feel a SpaceX launch with our own eyes. We also got to see the beautiful new SLS (Space Launch System) Artemis 1 with our own eyes, as it happened to be on the launch pad for testing.
We wrote a big blog with tips for the Kennedy Space Center, and we also made a map with all the places where you can see the launch for free. The map has been added below.
Also read: Kennedy Space Center Tips + Places to See Rocket Launch
Live streams to watch online
You can watch the launch live from all corners of the world. Below is a selection of some official live streams.
- NASA site: Click here
- NASA App: Click here.
- space.com: Click here
- Youtube 24/7 cam: Click here.
Launch time
The first launch target of the SLS Artemis 1 is on Monday, August 29 between 8:33 am ET (14:33 PM Dutch time) and 10:33 a.m. ET (16:33 PM Dutch time).
In the unlikely event that this is not achieved, for example due to bad weather, then two more options are indicated later on the same day.
NASA's livestream activities will begin hours earlier with information about the Space Launch System's tank operations. The Artemis 1 SLS rocket can hold about 730.000 gallons (about 2,8 million liters) of super-cold liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, so loading that propellant will take hours.
Lots of viewing pleasure!
Also read: Kennedy Space Center Tips + Places to See Rocket Launch
