A guide to NASA's upcoming launch missions: Here's how and when to watch

NASA is all set for an active year ahead, with lots of launches planned for last 4 months of 2023 and 2024. These are missions that will travel to the Moon, asteroids, and even the Sun. You can become a virtual guest by watching these launches LIVE and discover the science behind them.NASA's Exciting Missions AheadSpaceX Crew-7 Launch GuideWhen: Targeted Date - August 25, 2023, 3:49 a.m. EasternWhat: NASA's astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Andreas Mogensen will command the spacecraft for a mission to the International Space Station. Launching on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.Where: Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, Florida.XRISM Mission GuideWhen: August 25, 2023, 8:34 p.m. Eastern (Japan Standard Time - August 26, 2023, 9:34 a.m.)What: A joint mission with Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and NASA. Using X-ray telescopes to study X-ray objects in space.OSIRIS-REx Earth Sample Return Landing GuideWhen: September 24, 2023What: A capsule from the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft with pieces of asteroid Bennu will parachute to Utah's West Desert for study.Intuitive Machines CLPS Flight IM-1 GuideWhen: Third Quarter 2023What: Robotic NASA tools delivered to the Moon's surface for studying the Moon's features.Psyche Mission GuideWhen: October 5, 2023, 10:38 a.m. EasternWhat: A journey to asteroid Psyche with high metal content to understand solar system origins.Lunar Trailblazer GuideWhen: No earlier than November 2023What: Small satellite to understand Moon's water and its cycle.Intuitive Machines CLPS Flight IM-2 GuideWhen: No earlier than November 2023What: Delivers NASA's PRIME-1 drill to Moon's surface.GUSTO Mission GuideWhen: No earlier than November 2023What: Launching from Antarctica to measure emissions from interstellar medium.Firefly Aerospace Commercial Lunar Payload ServicesWhen: 2023What: Investigations and technology demonstrations on the Moon's surface.Astrobotic Peregrine Mission-1When: Under ReviewWhat: Robotic NASA payloads sent to lunar surface.X-59 First FlightWhen: 2023What: First flight of quiet supersonic aircraft to reduce sonic booms.Axiom Mission 3When: No Earlier Than Summer 2024What: NASA astronauts fly aboard Starliner spacecraft.VIPER Moon Rover MissionWhen: November 2024What: Lunar rover explores Moon's South Pole.Artemis II LaunchWhen: November 2024What: Crewed mission around the Moon for exploration.ASTHROSWhen: No Earlier Than December 2024What: Balloon-based telescope studies star formation in galaxies.Artemis III LaunchWhen: 2025What: Sending astronauts to explore near the Moon's South Pole.How to watch NASA's upcoming launch mission?Live Streams:NASA often provides live streams of their launches on their official website (nasa.gov) and their YouTube channel (NASA). Tune in on August 25th to catch the live coverage of the XRISM launch.Social Media:NASA also shares live updates and coverage on their social media platforms like Twitter (@NASA) and Facebook (NASA). Follow their accounts for real-time information and streaming links.News Outlets:Many news outlets and space-related websites also cover NASA launches live. Check websites like Space.com, CNN, or your local news channels for live coverage.NASA App:Download the official NASA app on your smartphone or tablet. It often provides live streaming of events, including launches.Streaming Services: Some streaming platforms, like YouTube TV and Hulu Live, offer access to live news channels that might cover the launch.Stay tuned for more updates on NASA's exciting space endeavours!

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