How to watch NASA’s Artemis 1 SLS megarocket launch

NASA's huge Space Launch System (SLS) is practically prepared for takeoff.

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This exceptionally expected rocket send off has been more than 10 years really taking shape, and denotes NASA's re-visitation of manned missions to the moon.

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This mission is called Artemis 1, and keeping in mind that there won't be any space travelers on board during this send off,

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It will act as a test for the future objective of putting the principal lady and the main minority on the Moon.

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The SLS rocket will be launched by NASA on August 29, 2022. Starting at 8:33 AM ET, it will have a two-hour launch window.

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If there are no delays, the rocket could launch at any moment between 8:33AM ET and 10:33AM ET.

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NASA is livestreaming the launch from its website, YouTube channel, and NASA app if you can't attend in person.

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At 10:23 AM ET on Saturday, August 27, the launch countdown will begin.

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