Artemis II Crew Reflects on a Nine-Day Lunar Odyssey
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As Artemis II returns to Earth after a nine‑day mission, the four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen—are just beginning to grasp their voyage beyond the Moon, describing chills during the Earth-Moon eclipse, a 40‑minute radio blackout, and growing reflections on the mission’s significance as Orion’s test flight paves the way for future crewed lunar landings and a potential base; reentry and splashdown loom as the final milestone.
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