""There was a little giddiness," NASA astronaut and commander Reid Wiseman told Houston during the observation period. "We have seen three impact flashes so far. I saw two, and [mission specialist Jeremy Hansen] has seen one.""
""This is absolutely everything we hoped for by integrating science into flight operations," Young told reporters. "Science enables exploration, and exploration enables science.""
""I don't know if I expected to have the crew see any on this mission, so you probably saw the surprise and shock on my face," she later recalled."
NASA's Artemis 2 crew achieved a record distance from Earth while observing micrometeorite impacts on the Moon's far side. During a total solar eclipse, they saw at least six impacts, surprising both the crew and mission control. Astronaut Reid Wiseman reported seeing three impact flashes, while mission science lead Kelsey Young expressed disbelief at the unexpected observations. The mission provided astonishing views of the lunar surface, integrating science into flight operations, which Young emphasized as crucial for exploration and scientific discovery.
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