Summary
NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth after nearly 10 days in space on the Artemis II mission, which flew around the moon. She shared a video of her emotional reunion with her dog Sadie, showing the strong bond between them after her long trip.
Key Facts
- Christina Koch was a mission specialist on NASA’s Artemis II flight.
- The Artemis II mission was the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years.
- The crew traveled as close as 4,067 miles above the moon’s surface.
- The mission lasted nearly 10 days, launching on April 1 and returning April 10.
- Koch shared a video on Instagram showing her dog Sadie excitedly greeting her at home.
- Koch previously set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman with 328 days on the International Space Station.
- After returning, the Artemis II crew went to Johnson Space Center for health checks and reconditioning.
- The video highlighted the personal side of space travel through the bond between astronaut and pet.
