Flight director Judd Frieling will be involved with the Artemis II launch and is from Central Texas and is also a graduate of the University of Texas.

Members of the Artemis II launch team participate in an emergency escape or egress demonstration simulation for the Artemis II mission inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (NASA/Kim Shiflett)

New Hampshire students visited the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center to learn about space exploration ahead of the Artemis II moon mission.

NASA simulations show how airflow, exhaust, and water systems interact during Artemis II launch, helping engineers refine launch pad design and manage pressure and sound effects.

A global team of Air Force rescuers is on standby, ready to come to the aid of the Artemis II crew after their space launch.

NASA has multiple chances throughout April to send Artemis II toward the moon.