Home / Science / Artemis II Crew Shares Awe of Lunar Flyby
Artemis II Crew Shares Awe of Lunar Flyby
7 Apr
Summary
- Astronauts expressed profound wonder and emotion during the lunar flyby.
- They described the moon's features with a sense of personal connection.
- The crew witnessed a solar eclipse and meteor strikes during the mission.
The Artemis II mission astronauts recently completed a historic lunar flyby, sharing deeply personal and emotional accounts of their experience.
During the mission, astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen, and Victor Glover described their awe-inspiring views of the moon, moving beyond scientific jargon to express profound wonder.
Astronauts like Victor Glover marveled at the moon's terminator line and sharp features, with some expressing that their imaginations wandered the lunar surface.
During the final part of their flyby, the crew witnessed a solar eclipse from space and observed real-time meteor strikes on the lunar surface.
Commander Reid Wiseman expressed that words failed to adequately describe the breathtaking sights, highlighting the profound emotional impact of the mission.
