NASA astronaut finds God after returning to Earth: Reid Wiseman breaks down in tears after seeing a cross - as he claims 'it's very hard to fully grasp what we just went through'
Daily Mail • • science
Key Points:
- Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman, despite not being religious, was emotionally moved upon seeing a chaplain's cross after the crew's splashdown and recovery by the US Navy, highlighting the profound impact of their mission.
- The Artemis II crew, including pilot Victor Glover and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, have not yet had time to fully process their record-breaking 10-day journey to the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth.
- Astronauts described awe-inspiring experiences such as witnessing Earth setting behind the moon, a rare solar eclipse, and the vast depth of the galaxy, contributing to a cognitive shift known as the "Overview Effect," which fosters a sense of unity and connection to Earth.
- Despite the mission's intensity, the crew reported good rest since returning, with Christina Koch noting moments of disorientation where she felt as if she was still floating in space.
- Wiseman praised the Orion spacecraft's performance but acknowledged areas for improvement, while the Artemis program plans to test lunar landers in Earth's orbit before aiming to return humans to the moon by 2028.
