Artemis crew’s families enthralled and anxiousArtemis II astronauts speak during a video call while on their way to the Moon on April 4, 2026. From left: Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Jeremy Hansen and Christina Koch. The Canadian obstetrician-gynaecologist told AFP that she has closely followed the mission carrying her husband among a crew of four, hanging onto every update during family phone calls and from NASA mission control. That was the moment Catherine got especially anxious. At the moment of liftoff, Catherine was with her children and the other astronauts’ families near the launch pad in Florida.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2026 11:40 UTC