Artemis II crew shares emotional reflections from lunar orbit

They named a Moon crater after his late wife

Reid Wiseman recounts the overwhelming moment his crewmates surprised him by naming a lunar crater after his late wife Carroll, uniting them during their historic mission.

Naming a Lunar Crater for an Astronaut's Wife

What viewing Earth from deep space really proves

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen reflects on how viewing our fragile planet surrounded by the void reinforces the duty humans have to lift each other up rather than destroy.

Why Seeing Earth from the Moon Reaffirms Human Purpose

Astronaut Victor Glover reflects on trying to process the magnitude of the lunar mission while preparing for the intense journey of atmospheric reentry.

Riding a Fireball Back to Earth

Hearing family messages from deep space hits different.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen describes the emotional weight of watching prerecorded videos from his wife and children while positioned in deep space.

Hearing Family Messages in Deep Space

Christina Koch explains how every action taken during their mission is designed to prepare the next crew for success, treating deep space exploration as a continuous relay race.

Why Deep Space Missions Are a Relay Race

Bumping into each other 100% of the time in space

Christina Koch explains the funny everyday realities of microgravity life, sharing how the crew constantly bumps into each other and negotiates tiny spaces.

The Reality of Sharing Tight Space in Orbit

What the Moon actually looks like from orbit

Victor Glover shares the breathtaking visual depth of the Moon's terminator line, describing craters that look like endless bottomless pits seen up close.

Looking Down on Lunar Craters from 3,500 Miles

Jeremy Hansen gets emotional reflecting on tears shared during calls home and hopes humanity pauses to appreciate our rare, beautiful planet.

Emotional Call Home from Deep Space

Watching Earth disappear behind the Moon gave him chills

Reid Wiseman recounts the spine-chilling moment the Earth was eclipsed behind the Moon, followed by a quiet crew moment eating maple cookies in deep space.

Watching Earth Disappear Behind the Moon

We cannot explore deeper without taking risks

Christina Koch discusses the unmatched bond among astronauts and explains that the hardships and risks of spaceflight are necessary to push humanity further.

Why the Sacrifices of Space Travel Are Worth It

[02:16] Naming a Lunar Crater for an Astronaut's Wife
[04:34] Why Seeing Earth from the Moon Reaffirms Human Purpose
[07:08] Riding a Fireball Back to Earth
[10:03] Hearing Family Messages in Deep Space
[11:08] Why Deep Space Missions Are a Relay Race
[16:48] The Reality of Sharing Tight Space in Orbit
[18:13] Looking Down on Lunar Craters from 3,500 Miles
[20:09] Emotional Call Home from Deep Space
[22:09] Watching Earth Disappear Behind the Moon
[24:02] Why the Sacrifices of Space Travel Are Worth It

Artemis II crew shares emotional reflections from lunar orbit

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