Science Central Planetarium Screens Live Artemis II Mission

Planetarium manager Sarah Vise shares insights and educates visitors on the historic moon mission.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:48am

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A highly structured abstract painting in soft, earthy tones depicting the complex mechanics and engineering of the Artemis II rocket launch, using sweeping geometric arcs, concentric circles, and precise botanical spirals to convey the structural order of the mission without any text or symbols.The Science Central planetarium provides a unique platform for the public to engage with and learn about the historic Artemis II moon mission in real-time.Fort Wayne Today

The Science Central planetarium in Fort Wayne, Indiana has been streaming the live coverage of the Artemis II mission all week, allowing visitors to witness the historic second moon mission in real-time. Planetarium manager Sarah Vise has been answering questions from the public about the mission's mechanics, engineering, and the significance of the first woman heading to the moon.

Why it matters

The Artemis II mission marks a major milestone in space exploration, with the first woman set to walk on the moon. By screening the live coverage at the Science Central planetarium, the facility is able to inspire the next generation and provide educational context around the mission's technical details.

The details

Vise has been displaying the Artemis II live stream either between or during planetarium shows, allowing visitors to ask questions about topics like how the rocket launches from Earth, the fuel requirements for astronauts, and the daily routines of astronauts in space. Vise uses the planetarium's educational features to dive deeper into the mechanics and engineering behind the mission.

  • Science Central has been screening the live stream of the Artemis II mission all week long.
  • The Artemis II mission launched on April 3, 2026.

The players

Sarah Vise

The Planetarium and Science on a Sphere manager at Science Central in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Science Central

A science museum and planetarium located in Fort Wayne, Indiana that has been screening the live coverage of the Artemis II mission.

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What they’re saying

“It's really inspiring to see this happen in real time, especially with our planetarium and everyone that's so interested in outer space. It's just aligning perfectly, and I think it's going to be really exciting and monumental here in the future, when we look back on this event and think, wow, we were witness to the second moon mission.”

— Sarah Vise, Planetarium and Science on a Sphere Manager

“All the moon missions that happened prior to this happened before I was born. I only learned about them through textbooks, and that's cool, but this I get to witness. It's so exciting to see the first woman to the moon ever; that's really special to me. I think a lot of what I do is to inspire young girls, and our astronaut is doing the same for me, which is incredible.”

— Sarah Vise, Planetarium and Science on a Sphere Manager

What’s next

The Artemis II mission is scheduled to land on the moon on April 15, 2026, and Science Central plans to continue screening the live coverage for visitors.

The takeaway

By providing a platform for the public to engage with and learn about the historic Artemis II mission in real-time, the Science Central planetarium is playing a vital role in inspiring the next generation of space explorers and scientists, particularly young girls who can see themselves represented in this landmark achievement.