Artemis II Astronauts Reflect on Lunar Voyage
The Artemis II crew share their awe-inspiring experiences of flying beyond the Moon and watching Earth disappear from view in this captivating mission report.
Artemis II, NASA's historic crewed mission to the Moon, has captivated the world with its extraordinary achievements. As the four astronauts on board the Orion spacecraft approach the final stretch of their nine-day journey, they are just beginning to process the profound impact of their lunar encounter.
Commander Reid Wiseman recounted the breathtaking moment when they watched their home planet disappear behind the Moon. "I'm actually getting chills right now just thinking about it. My palms are sweating," he said. "But it is amazing to watch your home planet disappear behind the Moon. You can see the atmosphere. You could actually see the terrain on the Moon projected across the Earth as the Earth was eclipsing behind the Moon. It was just an unbelievable sight, and then it was out of sight."
The crew's memories of Monday's close approach to the Moon are still fresh in their minds as they prepare for reentry and splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Friday evening. This historic mission has not only pushed the boundaries of human space exploration but has also provided the astronauts with a profound and transformative experience.
Source: Ars Technica
