Artemis crew returning to Earth with 'all the good stuff' from Moon discoveries
The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
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Notable Quotes
"We have to get back. There's so much data that you've already seen, but all the good stuff is coming back with us."
— Victor Glover , Other
"But the four of us took a moment, we shared maple cookies that Jeremy had brought, and we took about three or four minutes, just as a crew to really reflect on where we were."
— Reid Wiseman , Other
"I will miss the camaraderie."
— Christina Koch , Other
"Today, you've made history and made all America really proud, incredibly proud."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We have to get back. There's so much data that you've already seen, but all the good stuff is coming back with us."
— Victor Glover , Other
"But the four of us took a moment, we shared maple cookies that Jeremy had brought, and we took about three or four minutes, just as a crew to really reflect on where we were."
— Reid Wiseman , Other
"I will miss the camaraderie."
— Christina Koch , Other
"When we were on the far side of the moon, looking back at Earth, you really felt like you weren't in a capsule."
— Jeremy Hansen , Other
"This continues to be unreal."
— Victor Glover , Other
"Earthset"
— Jeremy Hansen , Other
"so many more pictures, so many more stories"
— Christina Koch , Other
"After an exciting day of science on Monday and a day for the crew to recover..., the team is turning our attention to the return and getting the crew safely home."
— Lakiesha Hawkins , Other
"We really have had a really well-functioning spacecraft."
— Rick Henfling , Other
"When the mission goes well, it can look like flying to the moon is easy. It certainly is not."
— Lakiesha Hawkins , Other
"You really are modern-day pioneers, all of you."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"It is so great to hear from Earth again."
— Christina Koch , Other
"Wow, I wish I had some more time to just sit here and describe what I'm seeing."
— Victor Glover , Other
"Oh my gosh, that was an amazing picture you just painted."
— Kelsey Young , Other
Key People
NASA astronaut also part of the Artemis 2 mission.
A NASA astronaut who launched to the ISS as part of Russia’s Soyuz ms-28 mission.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
An astronaut with NASA who is part of the Crew-12 mission to the ISS.
Astronaut from the Canadian Space Agency who flew on Artemis 2.
An astronaut with NASA who is part of the Crew-12 mission to the ISS.
Lead scientist for the Artemis II mission.
Acting deputy associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate.
Landing and recovery director for NASA's Artemis II mission.
NASA astronaut who flew on the Artemis 2 mission.
The mission flight director for NASA's Artemis II mission.
A French astronaut who is part of NASA's Crew-12 mission to the ISS.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
NASA astronaut who participated in the Artemis 2 mission.
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The four astronauts said they were returning to Earth with "so many more pictures, so many more stories".
The Artemis II crew has completed their mission around the Moon and is preparing to return to Earth, bringing back valuable samples and stories from their journey.
The Artemis II crew captured a remarkable 'Earthset' image as Earth disappeared behind the Moon, echoing the iconic 'Earthrise' photo from the Apollo 8 mission in 1968.
After their historic lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew is preparing for their journey back to Earth, having completed a successful mission around the Moon.
As the Artemis II mission nears its end, NASA officials and the astronauts aboard are preparing for the spacecraft's return to Earth after a successful lunar flyby.
The Artemis II crew is returning to Earth after a historic lunar flyby, having traveled farther into space than any humans before them.
NASA's Artemis II mission released stunning images from its lunar flyby, featuring an 'Earthset' photo and a total solar eclipse observed from space, marking significant milestones in lunar exploration.
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