Launch recap

My favorite launch ever (so far)!

Artemis II · Wed, Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II launch, photographed by Steven Madow

Artemis II was an absolutely insane launch. On the day of the launch, it really seemed like the odds were low to liftoff, but the vibes were insane. Everyone at the press site was psyched and it felt like everyone in the world was as well! My photos from this launch went more viral than anything else that I've ever posted - thanks all who helped make that a reality!

— Steven Madow

Prints from this launch

Artemis II and the SunArtemis II and the SunShop now →Artemis II and the CrawlerwayArtemis II and the CrawlerwayShop now →Artemis II Lifts OffArtemis II Lifts OffShop now →Artemis II in a glory of flamesArtemis II in a glory of flamesShop now →Artemis II and the flagArtemis II and the flagShop now →Artemis II brings the fireArtemis II brings the fireShop now →

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