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93-year-old Apollo 8 worker watches Artemis II take man around the moon again

On April 02, 2026, 93-year-old Apollo 8 veteran Moe Oshier watched the Artemis launch from Space View Park with family, witnessing a mission that mirrored the one he supported roughly 58 years earlier.
Oshier previously worked on the Apollo 8 mission, conducting altitude chamber procedures and vibration tests to ensure crew safety for astronauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and William Anders, who became the first to orbit the moon.
Describing the rigorous preparation required for spaceflight, Oshier noted, "They go through a lot of procedures while it's in the altitude chamber and after that, they move it over to the pad."
Holding a certificate of participation, Oshier expressed optimism for the current crew, remarking, "We haven't tried one of these in a long time" as the modern mission launched.
This Artemis launch marks a return to lunar exploration, mirroring the historic Apollo program achievements where veterans like Oshier laid foundational groundwork for human spaceflight generations ago.

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