Artemis II crew speak out at welcome home event: ‘Earth was this lifeboat hanging in the universe’ | Artemis II
The Artemis II astronauts, after a record-breaking deep space mission, returned to Earth on Saturday and were greeted by hundreds of people at Ellington Field near Nasa's Johnson Space Center. The crew, led by commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and reflected on their extraordinary journey. Nasa administrator Jared Isaacman welcomed them home, acknowledging the significance of the mission in advancing human exploration. The astronauts' accomplishment included surpassing Apollo 13's distance record and capturing previously unseen lunar views.
11 APR 2026
— BBC
Nasa's Artemis II mission was a triumph
— The Guardian
NASA successfully completed the Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed lunar voyage since 1972, despite facing potential budget cuts that could impact future space exploration.
12 APR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Guardian
The Artemis II crew returned to Earth after a record-breaking deep space mission, greeted by hundreds of people and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman.
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