Clark Planetarium to host Artemis II watch party Wednesday
Mar 31, 2026, 4:54 PM
The NASA Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft is seen at Launch Complex 39B at the Kennedy Space Center, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (John Raoux, AP Photo)
(John Raoux, AP Photo)
SALT LAKE CITY — Houston, we are go for launch. Stand by for countdown.
NASA announced Tuesday that the scheduled Artemis II rocket launch has an 80% chance of happening as the weather clears and the moon aligns.
The Clark Planetarium in Salt Lake City plans to host a viewing event to celebrate the historic launch.
The first human visitors to the moon since 1972 are scheduled to launch between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time on Wednesday. The Clark Planetarium will open its free event to the public at 4 p.m.
“Artemis II represents a major step forward in NASA’s Artemis program, paving the way for future lunar landings and long-term human exploration of deep space,” Justin B. Anderson, director of marketing and development at the Clark Planetarium, said. “This mission will send astronauts on a journey around the Moon, testing critical systems needed for upcoming missions to the lunar surface and beyond.”
According to Anderson, special Artemis-themed refreshments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Seating for the event is also first-come, first-served.
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