Artemis II Astronauts Share Fiery Return, Mission Experiences

Astronauts from the Artemis II mission have shared their "otherworldly" experiences, describing the emotional impact of seeing Earth from space and the intense, fiery return to the planet. They recounted the landing as akin to "jumping backwards from a skyscraper" and noted charring on the heat shield.

16 Apr, 18:24 — 17 Apr, 02:37

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The Artemis II mission marked a significant step in NASA's program to return humans to the Moon, serving as a crucial test flight for the Orion spacecraft and its systems before future crewed lunar landings. The astronauts' reflections offer a human perspective on space exploration and its potential to inspire global unity.

Key entitiesArtemis II NASA Reid Wiseman Orion

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BBCHigh7h ago

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.

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CNNMostly Factual11h ago

The Artemis II astronauts are set to take questions about their moon journey - CNN

The Artemis II astronauts are set to take questions about their moon journey CNN

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YahooMostly Factual7h ago

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

'Broke down in tears': Artemis II crew recall 'otherworldly' experience of their trip to the Moon

Artemis II astronauts shared their historic Moon journey's impact, fostering global unity and profound personal bonds. Commander Wiseman highlighted the crew's unbreakable connection, while mission specialist Koch was moved by the worldwide pride. The crew also recounted the intense re-entry and the awe-inspiring view of Earth from deep space, emphasizing humanity's collective achievement.

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Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew’s fiery return to Earth - The Straits Times

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew’s fiery return to Earth The Straits Times

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First report: CNN · 16 Apr, 18:24|Full coverage: 15 · 11h|Window: 11h

CNN16 Apr, 18:24First to report

The Artemis II astronauts are set to take questions about their moon journey - CNN

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BBC16 Apr, 21:49

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

le-figaro16 Apr, 22:15

«Nous n’avons pas encore décompressé» : les astronautes d’Artemis 2 racontent leur retour sur Terre

Yahoo16 Apr, 22:21

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth

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berlingske17 Apr, 00:00

Astronaut på historisk mission ser månelanding som tæt på

aftonbladet17 Apr, 00:22

Astronauten: Som att kasta sig från en skyskrapa

newsbeast17 Apr, 01:04

Συγκλονίζουν οι αστροναύτες του Artemis II: «Φέραμε ελπίδα και ενότητα» – Όσα έζησαν στο διάστημα

straits-times17 Apr, 01:41

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew’s fiery return to Earth - The Straits Times

Times of India17 Apr, 02:37

'Broke down in tears': Artemis II crew recall 'otherworldly' experience of their trip to the Moon

20-minuten17 Apr, 02:42

«Die Landung war wie rückwärts von einem Hochhaus springen»

delo17 Apr, 03:00

Artemis II, med Luno in Zemljo

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Artemis II Astronauts Share Fiery Return, Mission Experiences

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Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

The Artemis II astronauts are set to take questions about their moon journey - CNN

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth

'Broke down in tears': Artemis II crew recall 'otherworldly' experience of their trip to the Moon

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew’s fiery return to Earth - The Straits Times

Coverage Timeline

The Artemis II astronauts are set to take questions about their moon journey - CNN

Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

«Nous n’avons pas encore décompressé» : les astronautes d’Artemis 2 racontent leur retour sur Terre

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew's fiery return to Earth

Astronaut på historisk mission ser månelanding som tæt på

Astronauten: Som att kasta sig från en skyskrapa

Συγκλονίζουν οι αστροναύτες του Artemis II: «Φέραμε ελπίδα και ενότητα» – Όσα έζησαν στο διάστημα

Artemis astronaut describes charring on heat shield during crew’s fiery return to Earth - The Straits Times

'Broke down in tears': Artemis II crew recall 'otherworldly' experience of their trip to the Moon

«Die Landung war wie rückwärts von einem Hochhaus springen»

Artemis II, med Luno in Zemljo

Mond-Crew: Landung wie „rückwärts von einem Wolkenkratzer springen“

Kineski astronauti ostaju u svemiru još mjesec dana

Artemis-2-Astronautin: „Mir war klar, dass wir in einem Feuerball waren“

Ce simți când vezi Pământul din spaţiu. Mărturiile astronauţilor misiunii Artemis 2

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