What time is Artemis II launch at Kennedy Space Center? NASA SLS may be seen across most of Florida after liftoff. Did your city make visibility map?

Nearly all of Florida, including some of those who live in the Panhandle, and those in southern Georgia, may be able to see Artemis II lift off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on its way towards the moon – the first moon mission in some 50 years.

Huge crowds are gathering around the Kennedy Space Centre to see the launch of the historic moon mission.

Our meteorologists agree that conditions look favorable for the rocket launch on Wednesday. But what are the chances of seeing it from the Tampa Bay area?

As we approach Wednesday’s exciting Artemis II launch around the moon, our agency in partnership with the Brevard County Emergency Operations Center wanted to provide our citizens with some traffic information that will help their evening commute home and around town.

Check back for live FLORIDA TODAY Space Team launch updates on this page, starting about 90 minutes before today’s SpaceX Falcon 9 launch window opens.

What time is liftoff? ULA Atlas V rocket may be visible for most of Florida, states along the East Coast. Did your city make the launch visibility map?

NASA says there is an 80% chance of favorable conditions for the Artemis II to launch on April 1st, 2026. NASA is currently giving the Artemis II launch about an 80% chance of “go”, but as with any rocket launch, the weather forecast plays a critical role.