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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The countdown is on for tomorrow’s launch attempt of Artemis II, carrying Canada’s first astronaut to leave low-earth orbit.
Forecasters are calling for an 80 per cent chance of favourable weather conditions for the planned liftoff Wednesday, with only minor concerns tied to cloud cover and ground winds during the two-hour launch window.
The mission is scheduled to launch at 6:24 p.m. Eastern time from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, which is 4:24 p.m. in Fort McMurray. The Artemis II crew will travel aboard the Orion spacecraft on the Space Launch System rocket.
Weather officials say conditions are expected to be generally stable, with a low risk of significant disruption from storms or space weather. Some scattered showers are possible earlier in the day, but overall conditions are considered favourable for launch.
If the launch is delayed, backup opportunities are available through April 6 as part of a six-day window for additional attempts.
The mission marks a significant milestone in Canada’s role in human spaceflight beyond low-Earth orbit and is expected to draw global attention.
The launch will be streamed live on NASA’s official website and its YouTube channel.
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