Artemis II Launch – 2026 – Retro Hit Radio

Listen in to our live coverage of the Artemis II launch.

Just on 11:30am NZDT on Feb 2, 2026 we watched in awe as the rocket lift-off and into space onward to the moon.

On air, we played the following songs to soundtrack the moment with live commentary direct from NASA.

Def Leppard – Rocket (Lunar Mix)

A Flock Of Seagulls – Space Age Love Song (Orchestral Version)

Frank Sinatra – Fly Me To The Moon

Savagegarden – To The Moon And Back

David Bowie – Space Oddity

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Artemis II Launch – 2026