A reminder we launch space bound rockets to the east to take advantage of the Earth spinning, which is around 1,000 MPH to give the rocket an effective "boost" to exit our atmosphere. Artemis will reach 17,500 MPH to exit our atmosphere.

Artemis II paves the way to Artemis III and the next chapter of lunar exploration. We're inspired by this historic step forward. Godspeed to the NASA Artemis II crew!

Let's go #Artemis!! The hopes, dreams, and future of humanity goes with you!! Terminal Countdown begins!!

The clock has started. Launch at 6:35 pm ET.

When I look up at that rocket and the four astronauts sitting on top of it, I see America at its very best. Our country is deeply divided and we have real challenges. But I'd encourage everyone to watch this launch today and be proud of our country and what we're capable of when

🚀The #Artemis II launch as seen from the GOES mesoscale floater on Aguacero! 🛰️

It's a bird...It's a plane...It's the Artemis II crew on their way to the moon! #ArtemisII

Nice view of the core stage separation!

🛰️ The Orion spacecraft spreads its wings. ☀️ The four solar arrays on the European Service Module unfolded like a concertina. 🔋 They are starting to collect photons from the Sun to turn them into electricity for the Moon trip.

Seeing Artemis II on several data sources is so cool. #arwx #mowx #tnwx

Go Artemis II! 🚀

Moonbound. The Artemis II mission lifted off from NASA's Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39B today at 6:35pm ET (2235 UTC).

Artemis II as seen by satellite!!!

From its angled view, GOES-18 also captured the historic launch of Artemis II.

It's giving Friday night Uber with the fellas and I love it

Today a dream I have had almost as long as I've been alive was realized. A dream that got me through the darkest parts of my life, and often seemed impossible. Let today stand as a monument to what perseverance, teamwork, and dedication to doing hard things can achieve #Artemis

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This is an incredible shot. Enjoy.

There are no words.

Artemis-2 Commander Reid Wiseman just named a lunar crater after his late wife: Carroll The entire crew onboard the spacecraft was in tears. 🥹