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NASA SLS Artemis II Launch

Photo of the NASA SLS rocket at sunset on pad LC-39B taken on a Star Fleet boat tour

Star Fleet plans to go out for launch viewing boat trips of the NASA Artemis II mission, the first time humans will go beyond Earth's orbit since the Apollo program. Currently, the NASA Space Launch System and Orion crew capsule are tentatively scheduled for liftoff No Earlier Than Thursday, February 5 at 8:09 PM EST (01:09 UTC February 6). We expect to be at a viewing location just outside the launch hazard area, with a clear view of the pad approximately 10 mi / 16 km away or closer (hazard zone dependent), with a much more favorable angle to the easterly trajectory relative to land-based locations.

We also plan to offer sunset boat trips prior to the launch (assuming the weather cooperates) to see the Space Launch System rocket on LC-39B as it prepares for its historic mission. Join us to see the world's most powerful operational rocket as it stands tall on its launch pad for its very first crewed launch!

LATEST LAUNCH UPDATE: As of Tuesday, December 23, astronauts have run through the first countdown rehearsal on the completed SLS rocket and Orion capsule that will take them to the moon. Next up, SLS will undergo final pre-flight preps, be rolled out to the launch pad, undergo a wet dress rehearsal and another countdown demonstration test with astronauts, and finally be ready for its historic flight. We are closely tracking developments, and plan to open up launch and pre-launch viewing tickets approximately two weeks in advance of a confirmed launch date. Once the date gets closer and more solid, we'll update this page with a live countdown to the availability of tickets, as as well as post updates as the situation warrants. As always, keep an eye here, on our social media and our WhatsApp community for the latest insider updates and official announcements as we get closer to launch!

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NASA SLS Artemis II Launch Boat Viewing

NASA-generated rendering of the Space Launch System launching

Rocket Launch Viewing

Price: $99 per passenger
Launch Date: No Earlier Than Thursday, February 5 at 8:09 PM EST (01:09 UTC February 6)
Key Times: Checkin 6:00 PM EST | Boarding 6:30 PM EST | Departure 7:00 PM EST
Boarding Location: TBD, but likely near Sunrise Marina, Port Canaveral, Florida 32920

  • Watch the SLS rocket, the world's most powerful, launch for the first time with crew
  • See a clear pad view across the water, ≈<16 km / ≈<10 mi away (hazard zone dependent)
  • Get an exclusive angle from along the rocket's ocean-bound trajectory
  • View from a larger vessel with a top observation deck (exact boat TBD)
  • Free parking, a guaranteed viewing spot and no need to show up many hours early
  • If scrubbed prior to checkin, ticket still valid for the next attempt (in same launch period)

    DELAY/SCRUB POLICY: Tickets are generally non-refundable.
    Per agreement with our captains, if there is a delay announced prior to boarding the boat, your ticket will be valid for the new launch date and time. Should you not be able to make the backup date, you are welcome to sell your ticket to others on standby, and we can help facilitate that as well. If you'd like to request a refund, please call or message us at the Star Fleet number, 321-209-2224. Should a launch day delay/scrub be officially announced after passengers have boarded the boat or if a passenger does not show up by the published boarding time, the boat will go out as scheduled, tickets will be considered used and will no longer be refundable. Conversely, in case there is an issue with the boat or weather keeping us from departing for the launch, and it occurs as scheduled, we'll issue you a full refund.

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Close-up photo of the NASA SLS rocket at sunset on pad LC-39B with a flock of birds, taken on a Star Fleet boat tour

SLS Launch Pad Sunset Trip

Price: $99 per passenger
Dates: TBA
Trip Times: TBA
Key Times: Checkin T-30 min | Boarding T-15 min | Departure T-0
Location: TBA

  • See NASA's new SLS moon rocket, the most powerful in the world, standing on its launch pad for the historic Artemis II launch, from an up-close vantage point and a unique angle
  • Chance to view other active rockets on their pads (subject to launch schedules)
  • See historic Apollo and Shuttle sites, including LC-34, LC-36 and LC-39A/B
  • Enjoy a unique ocean-side view of every active CCAFS and KSC launch pad
  • View many sites of interest in Port Canaveral harbor and along the Cape
  • Travel on a fast, modern 6-12 passenger deep-sea charter vessel
  • Additional trips may be made available based on passenger demand


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