This page hosts a growing collection of authentic sounds recorded during NASA’s Artemis campaign as humanity returns to the Moon. All audio files are free to download and cleared for use in accordance with NASA’s media usage guidelines. This library will be updated regularly as new mission audio becomes available.

Teams across NASA are documenting the Artemis campaign by recording mission activity, including interviews with subject matter experts, and behind-the-scenes recordings during launches, testing, and operations. These recordings are shared publicly to support transparency, public understanding, and creative reuse.

Audio in this library may include launch and mission operations sounds, ambient and environmental recordings, and other field audio captured during Artemis I, Artemis II, and related mission activities.

Artemis Audio Library

Artemis II Splashdown

The crew successfully completed a parachute-assisted splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on April 10, 2026. These audio clips are from NASA’s live broadcast of splashdown coverage. 

Artemis II Lunar Flyby

On April 6, 2026, the Artemis II crew embarked on a lunar flyby — the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. The astronauts recorded scientific observations of the Moon, experienced a solar eclipse from their Orion spacecraft as the Moon fully eclipsed the Sun, and felt a lot of Moon Joy. The following audio clips are from the NASA’s live broadcast of the lunar flyby.

Artemis II In-Flight

The Artemis II flight lasted about ten days between when the four astronauts launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center until when they splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. The following audio clips are from NASA’s 24/7 coverage of the mission and include recorded wake-up messages from the Apollo astronauts, confirmations of important milestones, and quotes from the crew.

Artemis II Launch

The Artemis II mission launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, propelling NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, on a 10-day journey around the Moon. The following audio clips are from NASA’s live broadcast of the launch.

Artemis Pre-Launch

The following audio clip is from the Artemis II Fueling Test News Conference that took place on Feb. 20, 2026, to discuss the completion of the Artemis II second wet dress rehearsal at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This clip features Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate.

Artemis II Crew News Conference

The following audio clips are from a crew news conference that took place at NASA’s Johnson Space Center on Sept. 24, 2025. You can hear the Artemis II astronauts speak about their preparations and anticipation for their lunar mission.

Artemis II Launch Director

The following audio clips are from an episode of Houston We Have a Podcast that was released on Sept. 12, 2025. In this episode, NASA Artemis II launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson shares her path to the console and anticipates what it will take to launch the first crewed Artemis mission around the Moon.

Artemis II Progress

The following audio clips are from a media event that took place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on July 30, 2025. The Artemis II crew spoke with media representatives about their suited crew and crew equipment interface trainings at the spaceport’s Multi-Payload Processing Facility in preparation for their mission around the Moon. 

Artemis II Launch Demonstration Test

The following audio clips are from the Launch Demonstration Test (ISVV-1A) that took place on Sept. 20, 2023. The Artemis II crew practiced putting on their Orion Crew Survival System spacesuits in crew quarters at Kennedy’s Neil Armstrong Operations and traveling to the launch pad. 

Artemis II Crew Announcement

The Artemis II crew was announced on April 3, 2023. The crew includes NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. In each of the following audio clips, the Artemis II astronauts speaks a little about themselves and their path to becoming an astronaut.

Artemis I

Artemis I was the first integrated flight test of the deep space exploration systems needed to build the capabilities for long-duration lunar missions. The uncrewed Orion spacecraft launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center on Nov. 16, 2022, flew around the Moon, and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Dec. 11, 2022. The following audio clips are from the live broadcasts from the launch and landing of the mission.

How These Sounds Can Be Used

No additional permission is required to use these sounds, provided usage follows NASA’s official media usage guidelines and does not imply endorsement.

Artemis audio assets are intended for use by:

• Digital creators working across creator platforms
• Journalists and newsroom teams
• Musicians, composers, and sound designers
• Audio storytellers and producers
• Educators, students, and researchers

Additional Artemis Audio and Podcasts

For those looking to explore Artemis through long-form audio storytelling, NASA produces multiple podcasts featuring mission reporting, interviews, and narrative episodes connected to the Artemis program.

Artemis-related content, with additional context and reporting alongside raw mission audio, appears across NASA podcasts:

• Houston We Have a Podcast
• NASA’s Curious Universe
• Small Steps, Giant Leaps
• Universo curioso de la NASA

All Artemis-related episodes of NASA’s podcasts are also available through a dedicated SoundCloud playlist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this audio for?

This library is designed for digital creators, journalists, musicians, audio storytellers, educators, and anyone interested in using authentic NASA mission audio in their work.

Do I need permission to use these sounds?

No. These audio assets are publicly available and may be used in accordance with NASA’s media usage guidelines.

Can I use these sounds on social media, podcasts, or music platforms?

Yes. These sounds may be used across platforms, provided usage follows NASA’s media guidelines and does not suggest NASA endorsement.

Will more audio be added?

Yes. This is a living archive that will continue to grow as Artemis missions progress and new recordings become available.