Gene Kranz Embraces Artemis II as a New Moon Era Milestone

Apollo 13 flight director Gene Kranz, now 93, says Artemis II rekindles his passion for lunar exploration, calling the mission a fresh era and expressing pride in NASA’s new generation after seeing the Moon images. He recalls Apollo 13’s crisis and the ‘Failure is not an option’ mindset, notes how modern imagery and tech improve understanding, and celebrates the continued teamwork that’s taking humans back to the Moon.