When the Artemis 1 rocket launches to the moon, you will be able to watch it live online for free.

NASA will host a series of Artemis 1 webcasts this week and next leading up to the uncrewed launch on the first Space Launch System megarocket from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Chris Evans, Jack Black and Keke Palmer are some of the special guests that will attend the briefings. The live views of the Artemis 1 moon rocket can be seen here.

The last time a rocket this powerful thundered off a KSC pad was in 1973, when a moon rocket carried Skylab into space, marking the end of the Apollo era.

The Artemis 1 moon mission has live updates.

When it comes time to light the candle, NASA will provide comprehensive coverage of prelaunch, launch, and post launch activities for Artemis I. The dress rehearsal around the moon will clear the way for a crewed moon-bound flight test with Artemis 2 and an actual lunar landing by the year 2025.

The awe and shock of 8.8 million pounds of thrust fighting gravity will be experienced by those who join the Artemis 1 spectacle in Florida. NASA just released its schedule for the free livestream broadcast to watch the mission from the safety and comfort of our own homes for everyone else.

The live event coverage will be broadcasted on Space.com, the NASA mobile app, and the official website. The launch is scheduled to start at 10:23 a.m. There is an hour and a half later.

It's the next best thing and you don't have to worry about the heat, parking hassles, or huge crowds.

A diagram of Artemis 1 mission

The stages of the Artemis 1 mission to the moon. (Image credit: NASA)

On launch day, a live broadcast of the festivities includes celebrity appearances by Jack Black, Chris Evans, and Keke Palmer. "America the Beautiful" was played by The Philadelphia Orchestra and cellist Yo- Yo Ma.

The activities leading up to the liftoff are listed here.

Monday, Aug. 22: Artemis 1 flight readiness review

The flight readiness review for the Artemis 1 SLS rocket will be held on Monday, August 22.

The time is 7p.m. The results of the meeting will be reported at a press conference by NASA.

Who will be in that briefing?

  • Janet Petro, director, Kennedy Space Center
  • Jim Free, associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
  • Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters
  • Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, Kennedy
  • Howard Hu, Orion Program manager, NASA’s Johnson Space Center
  • John Honeycutt, Space Launch System Program manager, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center

Friday, Aug. 26: NASA briefing on space industry exploration

A press conference will be held at 10 a.m. Commercial space industry's role on the Artemis 1 mission will be highlighted.

The experts from NASA, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Boeing and other companies will be at the briefings.

  • Jim Free, associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters
  • Jeff Zotti, RS-25 program director, Aerojet Rocketdyne
  • Jennifer Boland-Masterson, director of operations, Michoud Assembly Facility, Boeing
  • Randy Lycans, vice president/general manager of NASA Enterprise Solutions, Jacobs
  • Kelly DeFazio, director of Orion production, Lockheed Martin
  • Doug Hurley, senior director of business development, Northrop Grumman
  • Ralf Zimmermann, head of Moon programs and Orion European Service Module, Airbus

Saturday, Aug. 27: NASA Artemis 1 countdown begins

The launch of Artemis 1 will take place at 10:33 a.m. There was an event on Saturday, August 27th. On this day, flight controllers will be called to their stations to begin the two-day preparation for the final launch target.

Saturday, Aug. 27: NASA Artemis 1 prelaunch briefing

There will be two briefings on the Artemis 1 mission. At 11 a.m., the first will take place. The launch plan for Artemis 1 will be reviewed by mission managers.

An overview of the mission, a look at the weather forecast and NASA's backup plans will be included in the briefings. The mission will have two backup days in September.

Photos explain NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission.

  • Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters
  • Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, Kennedy
  • Judd Freiling, ascent and entry flight director, Johnson
  • Rick LaBrode, lead flight director, Johnson
  • Melissa Jones, recovery director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, Kennedy 
  • Melody Lovin, weather officer, Space Launch Delta 45 
  • Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters

Saturday, Aug. 27: NASA Artemis Moon to Mars briefing

NASA will hold a press conference after the prelaunch briefings. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discussed the agency's plans to explore the moon and beyond.

The talk will feature presentations by Nelson and representatives from across the agency's exploration, space technology and spaceflight branches to outline plans to reach Mars from the moon under the Artemis program.

  • Bill Nelson, NASA administrator 
  • Bhavya Lal, NASA associate administrator for technology, policy, and strategy
  • Jim Free, NASA associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate 
  • Kathy Lueders, NASA associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate 
  • Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate 
  • Prasun Desai, NASA deputy associate administrator, Space Technology Mission Directorate 
  • Randy Bresnik, NASA astronaut

At 9 a.m. on Sunday, NASA will hold a brief press conference. The launch progress for Artemis 1 will be updated.

The mission's status will be reviewed with the help of Jeff Spaulding, NASA's Artemis 1 senior test director, and the weather officer with Space Launch Delta 45.

  • Jeff Spaulding, Artemis I senior NASA test director
  • Melody Lovin, weather officer, Space Launch Delta 45

Monday, Aug. 29: 12 a.m. EDT - Artemis 1 Launch Day - Fueling coverage

The first attempt for NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission will take place on Monday, August 29th.

The activities start at 12 a.m. The fueling operations of the Space Launch System are being live streamed. The SLS rocket's core stage can hold 730,000 gallons of liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen and it will take hours to load.

Monday, Aug. 29: 6:30 a.m. ET- Full Artemis 1 launch coverage

The launch coverage will begin at 6:30 a.m. on August 29th. The sun goes down at 10 pm The portion of the agency's website that is in English.

NASA said in a description that the launch coverage would continue through translunar injection and the separation of the craft.

Monday, Aug. 29: 7:30 a.m. ET- Artemis 1 Spanish broadcast

There is a 7:30 a.m. event. The Artemis 1 mission will be covered on the NASA Spanish-language website.

The first 15 minutes of the mission will be streamed on the website. You can receive Spanish-language updates on Artemis 1 through the NASA en espaol channels.

Saturday, Aug. 29: 8:33 a.m. EDT - Artemis 1 Liftoff

The first launch window for the Space Launch System rocket is this moment.

There is a two-hour window in which NASA can attempt to launch the SLS booster. The sun rises and sets at 10:30 a.m. Technical systems permitting.

Saturday, Aug. 29: 12 p.m. ET - Artemis 1 post-launch news conference

A post-launch press conference will be held no later than 1 hour after the broadcast ends. NASA is looking at a 12 p.m. time. The start time could change as the day goes on.

The NASA officials are going to speak at the meeting.

  • Bill Nelson, NASA administrator 
  • Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters
  • Mike Bolger, Exploration Ground Systems Program manager, Kennedy
  • Howard Hu, Orion Program manager, Johnson
  • John Honeycutt, Space Launch System Program manager, Marshall

Saturday, Aug. 29: 4 p.m. EDT - Orion trajectory burn

NASA will host a 4 p.m. event if everything goes well with the launch.

Depending on the launch time of the Artemis 1 mission, the time of this coverage may be different.

Saturday, Aug. 29: 5:30 p.m. EDT - Orion views of the Earth

The Artemis 1 launch day event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday. The first views of the Earth from space are expected to be beamed in at the end of the day.

The timing of this broadcast is subject to change depending on the exact launch time and the health of the capsule.

NASA has a detailed coverage schedule for the Artemis 1 flight.

It will be the fireworks show of the summer if you want to watch Artemis 1 in person or via NASA's live stream.