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Watching Earth pole-to-pole stopped all four of us in our tracks: Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman

17 hours ago April 3, 2026

During a live media interaction on day 2, Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman revealed the breathtaking sight of Earth that stopped the crew in their tracks, calling it “the most spectacular moment.” Launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 1, 2026, Artemis II is currently on a ~10-day journey around the Moon.

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