Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman talks about moments of fear or risk during the mission

During the mission, Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman described a constant sense of awareness as the crew watched their distance from Earth climb past 200,000 miles. Even as they checked in on each other daily for signs of stress or tension, he said the team remained calm, supportive, and remarkably composed throughout. There were a few tense moments—minor pressure leaks, system warnings, and even a smoke alarm going off while they were still tens of thousands of miles from home—but nothing spiraled into panic. Instead, the crew relied on their training, staying measured and deliberate under pressure.