Artemis Two Launch: Central Alabama's Moon Mission Watch Party

0:00Astronauts are heading back to the moon for the first time in over 50 years with the Artemis 2 launch, and folks in Central Alabama turned out in, forced to catch the action live. At Sanford University in Homewood, the boy Kristen Berry Planetarium hosted a packed watch party, drawing students, families, and space fans from. Around the area, the crowd counted down the final seconds together, then exploded in cheers as the rocket roared off, making the whole vibe electric and unforgettable. For some, it hit deep, like one woman whose dad the planetarium is named after, saying it felt like being right there in the heavens with the stars. Others flashed back to childhood memories of Apollo missions on Granny Black and Y TV's, with a 70-year-old grandpa noting how wild it is now, sharing this monumental moment with his eight grandkids. Moments like these keep the space stream alive for generations. I'm Cory with the story. That's your Birmingham News Today update, AI powered, and always on.