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Artemis II crew emotional moments, messages, and mission culture

April 7, 2026r/space, r/spaceflight

Across r/space, r/spaceflight, and r/nasa, the Artemis II flyby becomes a shared cultural moment, mixing heartfelt crew tributes and messages with awe at the record distance and the experience of deep darkness.

Just after breaking the record for distance from Earth, the Artemis II Crew makes a special request to name two lunar craters.
The second: Carroll, named for Commander Wiseman's late wife who passed from cancer.
Artemis 2 crews message to Earth
The blackest night ever experienced by humans.
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