NASA Families Don’t Go to the Moon, but They’re on the Mission, Too
The New York Times • • science
Key Points:
- Reid Wiseman, commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission, expressed a heavy emotional response upon learning of his role, partly due to being the sole parent of two daughters.
- Artemis II marks the first crewed lunar mission in over 50 years, involving a spacecraft that has never before carried astronauts, increasing the mission's risks.
- The dangers of space travel impact not only astronauts but also their families, who experience significant stress well before the launch.
- NASA psychologist James Picano highlighted that the launch is a major stress event, but families endure considerable anxiety throughout the entire pre-launch period.
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