While BASF Planetarium can hold up to around 70 people, organizers of the Artemis II launch watch party were aware interest was high in the community. Volunteers requested RSVPs and every single spot was snapped up for the gathering, set for Wednesday, April 1 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Despite a handful of no-shows, an enthusiastic crowd of space lovers ranging from small children to older adults waited as NASA counted down and then cheered as the first rocket to orbit the moon in decades took off from the launch pad.
A reporter and photographer from The Facts were on hand to capture the historical moment, visiting with attendees and snapping photos. See the feature in today’s (4/2/26) edition at The Facts online!
