‘Seeing moon grow 35 times bigger, witnessing eclipse from space blew us away’: Artemis II crew
Indian Express·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
The Artemis II crew shared their experiences from the mission, highlighting the eclipse viewing from the moon's far side as a standout moment. Mission Pilot Victor Grover said watching the moon grow 30 to 35 times bigger than the sun was extraordinary. The crew conducted scientific observations, including lunar geology work. Mission Commander Reid Wiseman announced naming a lunar crater after his deceased wife. The crew tested systems for future missions. Artemis II is scheduled to return to Earth on Friday.
Key Entities
Artemis IIVictor GroverReid WisemanJeremy HenseChristina KochNASAMoonLunar far sideOrion spacecraft