Artemis II crew on their moon flyby: ‘Earth was this lifeboat hanging in the universe’

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.

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