Home / Science / Artemis II Crew Hides Easter Eggs in Space
Artemis II Crew Hides Easter Eggs in Space
6 Apr
Summary
- Astronauts celebrated Easter by hiding dehydrated eggs.
- Victor Glover emphasized Earth's beauty and humanity's unity.
- The Artemis II crew is on humanity's first moon journey since 1972.
The Artemis II crew recently celebrated the Easter holiday while traveling through deep space, sending a message of unity and love back to Earth. Pilot Victor Glover shared his perspective on the beauty of creation, emphasizing Earth's uniqueness as a shared oasis in the vast universe. He stressed the importance of recognizing shared humanity and responsibility, regardless of background or belief.
Glover reflected on reading the Bible and seeing Earth from afar, stating, "When I read the Bible and I look at all the amazing things that were done for us... you're on a spaceship called Earth that was created to give us a place to live." He encouraged everyone to trust their own specialness.
During their mission, the crew also engaged in lighthearted fun, revealing they had hidden "eggs" around the cabin to commemorate the holiday. Mission Specialist Christina Koch noted they were "dehydrated scrambled egg variety" but brought joy. Canadian Space Agency Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen shared a message of universal love, inspired by Jesus' teachings.
This historic journey marks humanity's first voyage to the moon since 1972. The Artemis II crew, consisting of Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, is following a path similar to the Apollo 13 mission.
