The Artemis II astronauts have received a thunderous welcome home from hundreds of people involved in Nasa’s lunar comeback that set a record for deep space travel. After a quick reunion with their spouses and children, the astronauts took to the hangar stage, surrounded by space centre workers and other invited guests. Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch (NASA via AP)“The long wait is over. Planet Earth you are a crew,” she said. This is you.”A photo of the lunar surface (NASA via AP)Canadian Space Agency president Lisa Campbell called the mission “a powerful moment”.

Source: Irish Examiner April 12, 2026 06:46 UTC