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NASA's Artemis 2 moon launch seen from space | Space photo of the day for April 2, 2026

NASA's Artemis 2 has launched on a history-making journey around the moon and back, and the moment was captured from space.

NASA's Artemis II launch may be seen in Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Stuart

NASA's Artemis II two-hour launch window opens at 6:24 pm ET Wednesday, April 1, 2026. See best places on Florida's Treasure Coast to watch liftoff.
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NASA's Artemis II crew are quite the photographers. Look at what they've snapped so far

Many of the photos that have come out of the moon mission so far were taken by crew members. NASA says the crew is getting guidance from scientists on what to capture when they get closer to the moon.

NASA's Artemis II crew commits to moon trajectory after critical burn sends Orion into deep space

NASA's Artemis II mission completes a critical engine burn, propelling the Orion spacecraft and its four-person crew out of Earth orbit toward the moon.

NASA footage of Artemis II burn reveals stunning views of Earth

NASA executed several engine firings on Thursday. The apogee raise burn sent Orion into high-Earth orbit, where the backdrop offered a striking view of the planet.