
We captured the Artemis II launch at 2,000 frames per second
April 3, 2026
National Geographic
Just 1,500 feet (457 m) from the Artemis II launch, we deployed our special high-resolution, slow-motion camera to record the blast-off in jaw-dropping detail at 2,000 frames per second. Between the blazing boosters and rolling shockwaves, it recorded incredible details that wouldn't have been visible to the naked eye. See the full video: https://youtu.be/csxCA49a_go Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: https://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 ➡ Get more Nat Geo Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V5ZfHI ➡ Get wild with Nat Geo Animals Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V2EOLO And check out more National Geographic series and specials here: ➡ Disney Plus: https://on.natgeo.com/3q6on5p ➡ Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko ➡ NGTV: https://natgeo.com/tv ➡ ABC: https://abc.com #NationalGeographic #ArtemisII #NASA About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration.
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