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'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

'It's a special thing to be on Planet Earth': Artemis crew welcomed home in Houston

Summary

The four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission, which traveled around the Moon, were welcomed back to Earth at an event in Houston, Texas. The mission marked the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, and the astronauts were reunited with their families.

Key Facts

  • Four astronauts were part of NASA's Artemis II mission.
  • The mission involved traveling around the Moon.
  • The astronauts were welcomed back in Houston, Texas.
  • Commander Reid Wiseman described the mission as very special.
  • The crew included Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen.
  • This mission set the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth.
  • The mission lasted nine days.

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