US EditionArtemis II crew reflect on recent lunar mission
The four astronauts said the capsule’s heat shield performed well as NASA prepares the next Artemis mission and a sustainable moon presence.
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After Rounding the Moon, Artemis 2 Astronauts Reflect on the Enormity of the Experience: 'We as Countries and as Humans Did This'
In their first press conference since returning from space, the four-person crew described feeling small but united with people on Earth and said the mission was an achievement by all of humanity
On Thursday afternoon, the crew of Artemis II gave their first press conference after returning to Earth after their journey to the lunar orbit. Astronauts had spoken briefly on Friday, but now answered questions from the press. The feat meant the beginning of the return of humans to the Moon after more than 50 years and was in the sights of the whole world. In fact, only the launch had an audience of 18 million viewers between NASA official cha…
Artemis II Crew Reflect on Mission, Look Ahead to Artemis III
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II told members of the press on April 16 that the Orion spacecraft they had test-flown around the moon and back was already in a state fit to carry the crew of Artemis III. “There are always things we need to improve. Always,” said Reid Wiseman, Artemis II’s commander. “There are ways we need to do better living in space. There are ways this machine needs to be improved. But, in my own personal opinion, they could put …
Speaking to reporters, the crew described incredible scenes, a fire alarm on board, a clogged toilet, and feelings that they had inspired the world.
Artemis II astronauts discuss historic moon mission after returning to Earth
In their first news conference since returning to Earth, the three Americans and one Canadian said their lunar flyby puts NASA in a much better position for a moon landing by a crew in two years and an eventual moon base.
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