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Here's the rocket launch schedule for the week of Wednesday, April 8, 2026, where rocket launches are visible in Florida and how to watch them.
NASA is planning to launch a rocket from Florida this week to resupply the International Space Station. Here's when and where to watch liftoff.
NASA is planning to launch SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Florida this week to resupply International Space Station. Here's when, where to watch liftoff.
NASA is planning to launch a rocket from Florida this week to resupply the International Space Station. Here's when and where to watch liftoff.
The SLS rocket should become visible in the east for skywatchers in the nearby city of Orlando — about 50 miles (80 km) from the Kennedy launch pad — 10-20 seconds after liftoff. Those in Tampa on the west coast of the peninsula and Jacksonville to the north won't see the rocket until 30-40 seconds after ignition.
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.
The best pictures from NASA’s Artemis II launch as four astronauts begin a historic journey around the moon after 53 years.
The astronauts aboard Artemis II are the first humans to see some parts of the far side of the moon with the naked eye.