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Artemis II crew on their moon flyby: ‘Earth was this lifeboat hanging in the universe’
Astronauts make first remarks at jubilant welcome home event in Houston after their record-breaking mission
TL;DR
- The Artemis II astronauts received a welcome home at Nasa's Johnson Space Center after their deep space mission.
- The crew set a new record for deep space travel, reaching further from Earth than Apollo 13.
- Astronauts shared emotional reflections on their experience, highlighting the view of Earth as a 'lifeboat'.
- The mission captured unprecedented views of the lunar far side and included a total solar eclipse.
- A malfunctioning space toilet was a notable issue that Nasa plans to fix for future missions.
- The homecoming coincided with the 56th anniversary of the Apollo 13 launch.
- Nasa is preparing for Artemis III next year and the Artemis IV moon landing in 2028.