Artemis II Astronauts Hug and Pack Up as Mission Heads Back to Earth
Published on April 9, 2026.
The Artemis II astronauts, who are currently on their way home from the moon, appeared in high spirits as their spacecraft began its journey on April 8. The team was pictured laughing and embracing each other during a zero-gravity group hug. The mission is set to take place at the same time as the Earth.
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