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Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman says Artemis IV is going to be "crazy"

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"That was a wonderful toilet": Artemis II crew addresses issues with Orion’s $30 million toilet

During the Artemis II mission, the crew faced an unexpected but manageable issue with Orion's toilet system. While the toilet itself functioned normally, a clog developed in the primary vent line that handled liquid waste after flushing. But for the crew, it was a "wonderful toilet."

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Reid Wiseman says wearing his daughter’s bracelet in space was an “accident," but it kept him "grounded"

The bracelet Reid Wiseman wore on the Artemis II mission quickly caught everyone’s attention—but few know it wasn’t planned. Made by his daughter, the bracelet ended up in space by accident. Yet, in a place far from Earth, it became something much more—his quiet reminder of home, and the one thing that kept him feeling “grounded.”

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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.

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"We could do this in Orion for 6 months": Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman on Mars potential

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, during media interaction at Houston on April 16, shared that while the crew was in space, they felt they could use the same preparations and the same Orion for a few months to reach Mars.

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“It’s the brightest thing over there”: Reid Wiseman on Moon crater named after late wife, Carroll

During a recent media interaction in Houston on April 16, Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman shared how his time in space has completely changed the way he sees the Moon—even from afar. He shared how he will always be able to spot the crater named after his late wife, Carroll, during the lunar flyby.

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"Didn't wanna leave space": Artemis II's Reid Wiseman reveals the one reason that pulled him back to Earth

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, during media interaction at Houston on April 16, talked about the awe of being 250,000 miles from Earth, but said the risk of reentry—and the desire to be safe for his family—made him want to come home, despite not wanting to leave space. The crew took off for the mission on April 1 and returned to Earth on April 10.

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Christina Koch on why the crew’s first night on Artemis II was “not okay”

During a media briefing in Houston on April 16, 2026, Christina Koch jokingly revealed what didn’t quite go right on the crew’s first night of the Artemis II mission.

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"I thought I was floating": Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch on the surreal after-effects of the mission

Speaking at NASA’s Artemis II press conference in Houston on April 16, 2026, Christina Koch shared how the mission stood apart from her previous spaceflights—especially because of a good night’s sleep.

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Artemis II astronaut Reid Wiseman recalls the exact moment he “broke down in tears” right after splashdown

At NASA’s Artemis II press conference in Houston on April 16, 2026, Commander Reid Wiseman discussed the moment that moved him to tears after Orion’s splashdown in the Pacific on April 10. He described witnessing the rare lunar eclipse from space: “ When the Sun eclipsed behind the Moon, I think all four of us, I, I turned to Victor and I said, 'I don't think humanity has evolved to the point of being able to comprehend what we are looking at right now.' Because it was otherworldly and it was amazing."

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Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman says the crew was “shocked” by global support after returning to Earth

During NASA’s Artemis II press conference in Houston on April 16, 2026, crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen talked about the global wave of support for the historic mission, with Wiseman sharing just how much it meant to the crew.

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"It felt great": Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch on post-flight moonwalk simulations

After returning to Earth, Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch jumped straight into intense, suit-up simulations to help refine future Artemis moonwalks. The idea? Train while the body isn’t fully readjusted—just like astronauts would experience right after landing on the Moon. "We didn’t walk on the Moon until we got back to Earth. To understand how to optimize lunar surface spacewalks on future Artemis missions, we do simulated runs as soon as we are back. Spoiler alert: It felt great," she wrote in the caption. Video credit: @astro_christina/NASA Music: Space Orchestra, added by the Starlust team