NASA has been playing 'wake-up' songs for the Artemis II astronauts. Hear what's on their Spotify playlist, from Chappell Roan to David Bowie.
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Key Points:
- The Artemis II crew receives daily wake-up calls from NASA mission control, featuring songs selected by the astronauts and their families for the 10-day mission.
- This musical tradition dates back to 1965 during the Apollo era and serves to connect astronauts to home and culture while in space.
- NASA released an official Spotify playlist of the Artemis II wake-up songs, including tracks by artists like Young & Sick, John Legend, Queen and David Bowie, and Glass Animals.
- Several artists expressed excitement and gratitude after learning their songs were used, with some sharing personal reactions on social media.
- The wake-up songs help boost morale and maintain a sense of normalcy for the crew during their historic spaceflight.
