"Before you launch, it feels like it's the greatest dream on Earth. And when you're out there, you just want to get back to your families and your friends. It's a special thing to be a human, and it's a special thing to be on planet Earth."
"Honestly, what struck me wasn't necessarily just Earth, it was all the blackness around it. Earth was just this lifeboat hanging undisturbedly in the universe."
"When you look up here, you're not looking at us. We are a mirror reflecting you. And if you like what you see, then just look a little deeper. This is you."
The Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth after a historic mission, achieving a record distance of 252,756 miles from Earth. They were welcomed home at Ellington Field in Houston. Commander Reid Wiseman expressed the emotional journey of space travel, emphasizing the importance of family and the unique experience of being human. Pilot Victor Glover admitted to struggling with processing the mission's significance. The crew shared a moment of unity, reflecting on their connection to humanity and the beauty of Earth, highlighted by a stunning Earthset photo taken during the mission.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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