'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space
The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.
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The crew on board the Artemis II spoke by video link, sharing messages for their families and experiences of the trip so far.
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