Artemis II Launch Party in Raleigh: Watch the First Crewed Moon Mission in 50 Years
One small step for astronauts, one very fun night out for you.
Shannon
March 22, 2026
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Clear your evening plans—this is a big one. On April 1, join fellow space enthusiasts for a live watch party of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years. Expect a live launch broadcast, a video call straight from Kennedy Space Center, and insights from local astronomy experts. Bonus: North Carolina’s own Christina Koch will be part of the crew.
Want a front-row seat to history? Grab your spot before it fills up.
This isn’t sponsored (NASA hasn’t called…yet). We just think space is cool. (Just so you know: Sponsored content in our newsletter is always marked with “*”).
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🎸 This Week: Josh Meloy | Country
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