History is happening right now — and you can watch it from your couch. NASA’s Artemis II mission is humanity’s first crewed journey toward the Moon since 1972, and Netflix has confirmed it will livestream the breathtaking lunar flyby to subscribers worldwide. Miss the launch? Don’t worry — the best part is still ahead.
What Is the Artemis II Mission?
On April 1, 2026, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft — NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canada’s Jeremy Hansen. The mission marks the first time humans have ventured toward the Moon since the Apollo program wrapped up in 1972. Netflix skipped the launch stream but has now officially confirmed it will carry the lunar flyby live.
Netflix Artemis II Livestream — Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Event | Artemis II Lunar Flyby Livestream |
| Date | Monday, April 6, 2026 |
| Where to Watch | Netflix (NASA+ Live channel) |
| Crew | Wiseman, Glover, Koch, Hansen |
| Splashdown | April 10, 2026 (Pacific Ocean) |
| Significance | Furthest humans have ever traveled in space |
Global Start Times at a Glance
| Region | Time |
|---|---|
| US Pacific | 10:00 AM PT |
| US Eastern | 1:00 PM ET |
| UK / BST | 6:00 PM |
| India (IST) | 10:30 PM |
| Japan | 2:00 AM JST (Apr 7) |
| Australia (AEST) | 3:00 AM (Apr 7) |
What Will Happen During the Flyby?
This is the part that genuinely gives you goosebumps. The Orion spacecraft will swing around the far side of the Moon — the farthest point any human being has ever traveled from Earth — using the Moon’s gravity to slingshot the crew back toward home. Netflix will tap directly into NASA’s official broadcast feed to bring every moment live to millions of subscribers.
It’s worth noting this is only the second-ever livestream on Netflix’s NASA+ channel since the partnership launched last summer, making it a rare and significant broadcast event.
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