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Artemis II Crew Declares Space 'Amaze!'
7 Apr
Summary
- Mission Control quoted 'Project Hail Mary' catchphrase to astronauts.
- Artemis II astronauts are fans of the sci-fi film and book.
- The crew recently completed a record-breaking lunar flyby.
During their return journey, the Artemis II crew received a playful "Amaze! Amaze! Amaze!" from Mission Control, a direct quote from the popular science fiction film "Project Hail Mary." Commander Reid Wiseman described the awe-inspiring view of Earth and the Moon, prompting the "Project Hail Mary" catchphrase from the ground team.
The Artemis II astronauts, including Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, are vocal fans of Andy Weir's "Project Hail Mary." They even viewed a special screening of the movie before their mission, finding it inspirational for their own space adventure.
This unique interaction occurred as the Orion crew capsule completed a record-breaking lunar flyby, reaching over 252,756 miles from Earth. The mission aimed to test systems for future lunar landings.
Following the flyby, the capsule entered a planned communications blackout due to the Moon's position. After approximately 40 minutes, communication was restored, and the crew began transmitting images, including an "Earthset" photograph.
The Artemis II mission, launched on April 1, is a 10-day endeavor with a total travel distance of 620,000 miles. The crew is expected to splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday after a fiery re-entry.
