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.

Artemis II Crew to Discuss NASA Moon Mission and Next Steps

The four astronauts, who last spoke to the public on Sunday, will speak at a news conference Thursday afternoon at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

By Adeel Hassan

Artemis II astronauts to speak about their historic trip around the moon

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NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar flyby is a tale for the ages - The Daily Star

NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar flyby is a tale for the ages  The Daily Star