ABC News and National Geographic Announce Comprehensive Coverage of NASA's Artemis II Launch

A milestone in space travel happens later today, as NASA is set to launch its Artemis II mission, sending astronauts back to the moon for the first time since 1972. ABC News and National Geographic have announced comprehensive plans to cover this momentous occasion.

What's Happening:

• As humanity returns to lunar space for the first time in more than 50 years, National Geographic and ABC News are joining together as the definitive destination for comprehensive, immersive coverage of the historic mission.
• National Geographic has teamed up with NASA to document the Artemis II mission. Artemis II astronauts will be equipped with ultracompact cameras and audio systems to capture first-person, behind-the-scenes moments aboard the Orion spacecraft.
• Content will be shared across @NatGeo social platforms, a dedicated Artemis digital hub, the magazine, and a documentary special debuting later this year.
• ABC News will partner with National Geographic to deliver comprehensive coverage of Artemis II, spanning multiple platforms, including Nat Geo’s media channels and ABC News broadcasts, streaming, and digital outlets like Disney+ and Hulu.
• ABC News will provide continuous live coverage of the launch from Kennedy Space Center, in partnership with WFTV.
• Coverage will include interviews, special reports, and live programming across ABC News and National Geographic platforms.
• From launch through splashdown, ABC News will deliver multiplatform updates, including reports from Johnson Space Center in partnership with KTRK-TV.
• Expert analysis will feature former astronaut Susan Kilrain and other space exploration voices.
• Ongoing updates will also be available via ABC News’ live Artemis blog.
• The initiative will build toward a major National Geographic documentary special premiering in late 2026 – which will provide an immersive look at humanity’s return to the moon.

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