US EditionArtemis II crew return to Houston after historic moon voyage
The four astronauts reunited with families and began postflight debriefs after a 10-day mission that reached 252,756 miles from Earth, NASA said.
- The Artemis crew arrived at Johnson Space Center in Houston on Saturday to reunite with family following their historic 10-day mission around the Moon.
- During their 10-day mission, the crew reached a maximum 252,756 miles from Earth, eclipsing the Apollo distance record and capturing unprecedented views of the lunar far side.
- Commander Reid Wiseman described listening to his crewmates' conversations aboard the 5-meter-wide Orion as the "neatest bonding experience," while acknowledging the emotional toll of being 200,000-plus miles from home.
- At Ellington Field, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman welcomed the astronauts with a standing ovation, where they promptly reunited with family after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
- Preparations for future lunar missions have already begun, with Artemis III slated for a 2027 launch to test docking procedures before the next moon landing in 2028.
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The tiny earth behind the window, the feeling after the successful return: The Nasa crew reported for the first time about their flight around the moon.
The astronauts of the Artemis 2 mission made this morning, Spanish time, their first statements after returning safely to Earth after completing the first manned journey to the Moon in half a century. After meeting with their families and fellow NASA members in the Texan city of Houston (USA), they spoke briefly to highlight their union and appreciation for the Earth and humanity among applause.
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Winston-Salem JournalArtemis II astronauts return with a splash
HOUSTON — Artemis II's astronauts closed out humanity's first lunar voyage in more than half a century with a Pacific splashdown Friday, blazing new records near the moon with grace and joy.
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