Netflix to Livestream Artemis 2's Historic Lunar Flyby

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NASA's Artemis II mission is set to reach the Moon today, with the four-person crew aboard the Orion capsule performing a flyby of the lunar surface before heading back to Earth. For the first time since the Apollo era, this historic moment will be broadcast live to the world, with Netflix providing the livestream coverage starting at 1pm EST.

Why it matters

The Artemis II mission represents a major milestone in space exploration, as it marks the furthest humans have ever traveled from Earth. The live broadcast will allow people around the world to witness this historic event, reigniting public interest and excitement about the future of lunar exploration.

The details

The Artemis II crew, which includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, as well as Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida last week. During the flyby, the Orion capsule will use the Moon's gravity to slingshot itself back towards Earth, with the crew losing contact for around 40 minutes as they venture around the dark side of the lunar surface.

• Artemis II launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida on April 1, 2026.
• The crew is expected to reach the Moon and perform the flyby on April 6, 2026.
• Orion is planned to splash down back on Earth on April 10, 2026.

What’s next

After the Artemis II crew completes their lunar flyby, the Orion capsule is expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026, concluding the historic mission.