NASA’s Artemis II mission represents mankind’s ambitious comeback to deep space. People living in Bangladesh can become a part of millions of others across the globe who will have the chance to follow along as Artemis II takes place in real-time. On April 1, Artemis II was launched from Kennedy Space Center carrying four astronauts aboard an Orion spacecraft on a ten-day loop trip around the Moon, marking humanity’s first crewed lunar flight since Apollo.
What is the Artemis II Mission?
Orion will be flown around the moon as part of Artemis II, taking along people. They will not land. The crew consists of Reid Wiseman as commander, Victor Glover as pilot, Christina Koch (US) and Jeremy Hansen (Canadian space agency) as mission specialists.
Gravity from the Earth and Moon will be used to send the spacecraft to and does not need mid-course engines, such as were used in Apollo 13, but will follow a free-return trajectory through the Earth/Moon system. Within approximately 10 days of launch, the spacecraft will test the life support, navigational, and re-entry systems for use in future landing missions to the Moon (before end of 2028).
The launch occurred on April 1, 2019, at 6:35 PM EDT (early morning BD on April 2) and lit up the night sky in Dhaka. Orion’s flyby of the Moon today, April 6, will be the closest at 248,000 miles from the surface of the Moon.
Real-Time Tracking with AROW Tool
The public can also immediately track the Orion spacecraft via the NASA Artemis Real-Time Orbit website (www.nasa.gov/trackartemis), which is available to anyone who wants to view the latest updates in real time. You may access the website for free using your mobile device or computer, including Android and iOS devices. (This service is particularly useful for Bangladesh’s 4G smartphones).
AROW shows:
- Live 3D map of Earth-Moon path
- Altitude, speed (up to 25,000 mph), distance from Earth/Moon
- Mission elapsed time, velocity graphs
Data starts one minute after takeoff, from Orion sensors to Houston control. Expect a 40-minute communications blackout behind the Moon during the flyby. Video may be slow because of the distance.
Bangladeshis: Look for flyby pictures between 10 and 11 PM BDT. You can watch Netflix, YouTube, and the NASA site live with expert commentary.
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Live Stream Options for Bangladeshis
Space fans in Bangladesh will also be able to see the Artemis II Moon flyby live tonight at approximately 10 PM BDT through NASA+ on nasa.gov/live and via the NASA Official YouTube channel, where they will hear audio from crew members as they fly past. Netflix will also provide a special stream that is optimized for 4G mobile viewing in Dhaka or elsewhere. Amazon Prime will have alternate coverage of the event with expected short periods of communication blackout while behind the Moon; start early for the best quality on your local network!
Artemis II Mission Timeline
| Phase | Date (BDT) | Key Event |
| Launch | Apr 2 early AM | SLS rocket from Florida |
| Lunar Approach | Apr 6 | Closest Moon pass |
| Return Start | Apr 7-8 | Earth trajectory |
| Splashdown | Apr 11 | Pacific Ocean landing |
FAQs
When did Artemis II launch?
April 1, 2026, 6:35 PM EDT from Kennedy Space Center—April 2 wee hours BDT.
How to track Orion live in Bangladesh?
Visit www.nasa.gov/trackartemis or NASA app. Shows position, speed, distance instantly.
Who are the Artemis II astronauts?
Reid Wiseman (Cmdr), Victor Glover (Pilot), Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen (CSA).
Summary:
The Artemis II mission from NASA took off on April 1, 2026, and sent four astronauts around the Moon in Orion. Bangladeshi skywatchers can use the AROW tracker to see where they are, how fast they are going, and how far they are from the ground. Flyby today—don’t miss out on history!
