A sold-out crowd packed MOSI on Wednesday evening for a front-row seat to history, as about 300 people gathered to watch the Artemis II launch together.WATCH: 'We just had to come see it': MOSI planetarium brings Artemis II to life for kids and families MOSI planetarium brings Artemis II to life for kids and familiesInside the Holloway Digital Dome Theatre, home to the Saunders Planetarium, guests watched the launch broadcast on one of the largest dome screens in the country, creating an immersive, larger-than-life experience.Families filled the theater, with many children looking on in awe as the countdown reached zero. When the rocket lifted off, the crowd erupted in applause, with audible wows echoing throughout the dome.Others stepped outside to the theaters rooftop, hoping to catch a glimpse of the launch in the sky.The event marked a milestone not just for NASA but also for MOSI, as the planetarium celebrates its first year of bringing space and science to life for the Tampa Bay community. Josh Sword and his wife brought their two sons, Jackson and Bryson, to the watch party, continuing a growing family fascination with space. After a recent trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and a SpaceX launch in person, the family made their way to MOSI to experience the excitement of Artemis II together.Its just so exciting. You know, we saw the Apollo  the real Saturn V rocket at the Kennedy Space Center. Then, we saw the real Atlantis Space Shuttle," said Sword. "And, you know, this is just kind of the continuation of the space program, and they just got so super excited that we just had to come see it. Jackson and Bryson showed up to the watch party in astronaut suits, fully embracing the moment. They already say theyre interested in pursuing STEM-related careers when they grow up. ...read more read less