The crew of the Artemis II has returned to Earth, returning from a mission that brought together the support of the first time in many decades. The political class across party lines, including former President Barack Obama and Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz), supported the mission, despite previously opposing it. A poll conducted by NASA found that 76 percent of respondents agreed with the statement that the U.S. space program makes them feel proud and that 59 percent believe a long-term presence on the moon is crucial for the US. The launch of Artemis II was watched by over 10 million viewers on NASA's official NASA livestreaming channel and Fox News. The mission's mission also resonated with American self-image as a nation of frontiers, inspiring young people to pursue careers in STEM fields.