Blastoff! NASA's Artemis 1 moon rocket launches on historic first mission

Being of a generation that remembers the Apollo missions its fabulous to see NASA going back to the moon. Congratulations from me over in England...

I was at NASA last night to watch her fly (my second attempt) and Artemis gave us a spectacular launch. I just couldn't believe how fast it accelerated and how bright the plumes were from the engine nozzles. Artemis was bright as the Sun which made it difficult to see as it got further and further because my eyes couldn't adjust fast enough from having over cooked retinas. The crackling engines just sounded mean and angry -- which just added more sensory overload to my already overloaded senses. It was just that awesome!

As someone who was born far too late to watch the Saturn V launches myself, I am incredibly excited at the chance of being able to see man step on the moon again. This time to stay on our rocky friend

Historic. I love the enthusiasm in the announcer's voice during launch! I can watch that over and over again.

I remember watching the Apollo launches when I was a kid. This launch watching it brought tears to eyes. I pray Artemis 1 is a complete success. 🇺🇸🚀👍

Watching Artemis last night I was shocked by the difference of 50 years. Saturn ignited, lifted slow then gained speed. Artemis LEAPED of the pad like a bat out of hell! I was seriously shocked how fast those SRBs kicked that mule into the air.

Even on TV, it sounded so loud, being there in person must have been overwhelming! Congratulations to the Artemis crew. It's an amazing accomplishment.

I was completely unaware that Artemis 1 already launched, completed the mission and returned safely to Earth. WTF Youtube why ain't you recommending videos like these? I don't watch or read regular news channels and sites so Youtube recommendations are pretty much my only souce of news.

I love how even the guy doing the count down sounds like this is greatest thing moment in his entire life.... Awesome!!!!!!

We rise together, to the moon and beyond.. man this gave me goosebumps

I used to watch all the launches with my now late father, Tony Flynn. He had his name onboard Artemis via a nasa boarding pass for this launch. Hope you enjoyed the ride, Dad x

Congratulations to all who worked hard on this launch. America really needed this. I have been a NASA follower for decades. Prayers for this Noble Venture! Godspeed!

The sound is insane. Literal chills

Congratulations from Hong Kong for successful launch of Artemis. Watched the Apollo 11 mission via TV in 1969. Well done NASA.

The Result of Hardwork.✌️Greetings from India 🇮🇳🇺🇸. I’m working in ISRO. I’m so Excited to See Her lift off. Before I’m very worry about changed the launch date due to some Technical problem. But today I’m very Happy. Again congrats Artemis team and NASA.You’re did a Great Job.👍

I watched this three weeks ago and was reminded of something that one of the commentators said during the launch of an early shuttle mission (I can't remember which one, and edited the comment to reflect this flight): "With no waiting at all, the SLS kicks, and GOES! No slow, majestic climb like the old Apollo--Artemis 1 leaped from the pad like a scared cat!"

I saw the first ones to the moon too. wow, time flies

I have been following the Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft since I was in High School. Congratulations to all the scientists, engineers, and technicians at NASA that made this mission possible. I have been waiting for years to see this rocket, its RS-25 engines, and twin Solid Rocket Boosters to launch into the sky and to the Moon! Good luck for the rest of the mission and I cannot wait to see Orion come home successfully!

Just imagine what the first Apollo astronauts were thinking and feeling when they first lifted off… absolutely mind blowing..the courage, skill….willingness to possibly die from the unknown.

I am old enough to remember John Glenn's lift off in 1962 and was glued to the TV for every Gemini, Apollo, and shuttle launch. As I watch this video I can't help but hold my breath, remembering the Challenger tragedy.