Space Center Houston has rescheduled its public watch party for NASA’s Artemis II mission following an update to the launch timeline. The earliest possible launch date is now Sunday, Feb. 8, and the Artemis II Launch Watch Party has been moved accordingly.
New Date and Time Announced
The rescheduled watch party will take place Sunday, Feb. 8, with doors opening to the public at 9:30 p.m. The event will be held at Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center.
Historic Crewed Mission Beyond Low Earth Orbit
Artemis II builds on the success of the uncrewed Artemis I mission in 2022 and marks the first U.S. crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. During the planned 10-day mission, astronauts will travel aboard the Orion spacecraft on a lunar flyby, testing systems and capabilities critical for future deep-space missions.
Ticket Information and Rollovers
Tickets purchased for the original Feb. 6 launch date will automatically roll over to the newly scheduled Feb. 8 event. Additional details for ticket holders are available on Space Center Houston’s FAQ page. Tickets for the Feb. 8 launch date will go on sale Feb. 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Stay Updated
For the latest updates and information about the Artemis II Launch Watch Party, the public is encouraged to follow Space Center Houston on its official social media channels and check its website for launch-related changes.
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