Artemis II Crew Discusses NASA Moon Mission and Next Steps
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Six days after returning from NASA’s Artemis II mission, astronauts are eager to experience walking on the moon, with Commander Reid Wiseman noting that several crew members would have attempted a lunar landing if a lander had been available.
- Wiseman emphasized that while landing astronauts on the moon will be technically challenging, the Artemis team is confident it is achievable in the near future.
- The Artemis II crew, including Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, reported a successful mission overall but acknowledged ongoing areas for improvement in living and working in space.
- The astronauts shared their experiences during a news conference at Johnson Space Center, highlighting both the mission’s successes and the necessity for continual advancements in space operations.
