How the crew of Artemis II reacted to seeing the Moon up close

NPR | By Henry Larson,

Published April 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM EDT

As the astronauts of Artemis II pass by the lunar surface, they add to the experiences of other missions that flew to the moon.

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