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USNO astronomers observe Artemis II Integrity from Flagstaff, AZ

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April 2, 2026 | 0:08

Staff at the U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station celebrated the launch of Artemis II’s Integrity with a watch party. Later, USNO astronomers in Flagstaff were able to observe Integrity through the observatory’s 1.3m telescope. The images in this animation are a series of 1-second exposures taken on the morning of April 2nd, approximately 12 hours after launch. The U.S. Naval Observatory provides a wide range of astronomical data and products essential for accurate navigation and the support of communications on Earth and in space. For more information on the U.S. Naval Observatory and its mission, go to https://www.cnmoc.usff.navy.mil/usno/.

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USNO astronomers observe Artemis II Integrity from Flagstaff, AZ

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