Watch history unfold live as the Orion astronauts circle the moon.
By Christina Buff on April 6, 2026
The Artemis II mission doesn’t disappoint as astronauts embark on a record-breaking lunar journey. Today, they will travel to unprecedented distances, further than humans have ventured before on their journey around the moon. This remarkable achievement will set a new record, surpassing Apollo 13’s 248,655 miles by reaching 252,760 miles. While they won’t land, the mission gathers crucial data to aid NASA’s future lunar landings. Experience the excitement in real-time as this key mission unfolds.
NASA offers a livestream of the moon flyby on Monday, April 6, starting at 1:00 p.m. ET. Watch via NASA+, YouTube, social media, or streaming services like Netflix and Peacock. Although coverage begins at 1:00 p.m. ET, anticipate the flyby around 2:45 p.m. ET. Key milestones might adjust due to live conditions. Audio from the crew, including their record-breaking distance, will be shared shortly after.
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