NASA releases Artemis II wake-up playlist. Here’s what astronauts are listening to in space
By Ninfa Saavedra
Published on April 9, 2026.
NASA has released a Spotify playlist featuring the actual wake-up songs played to astronauts in space during the Artemis II mission. The playlist includes tracks from various genres, from chill indie to high-energy hype songs, and even classics like "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie. This is not the first time NASA has used music to wake up astronauts, using it to boost morale, keep them on schedule, and add a personal touch to life in space. The song is already generating significant streams, with some songs seeing significant increases in streams after being featured.
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