Summary
President Donald Trump spoke with the crew of Artemis II as they journeyed far from Earth. The conversation had a minute of silence that gained attention online. President Trump attributed the silence to a communication delay.
Key Facts
- President Trump spoke with the Artemis II astronauts during their mission.
- The Artemis II crew traveled 248,655 miles away from Earth, setting a record for distance.
- The conversation included a one-minute silence that drew widespread online attention.
- President Trump mentioned talking to notable Canadians who were proud of Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
- President Trump cited a "9-second delay" as the reason for the communication gap.
- The crew asked for a communication check before continuing the discussion.
- NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman described the conversation as "pretty cool."
