NASA, America and most of the world joyfully welcomed the astronauts safely back to their home planet last Friday evening. I joined with many who thanked God for their safe return.
Artemis II was a stunning success for NASA, achieving precise goals per that wonderful descriptor, "Nominal." The term means: as planned, right on target, just as it should be. (Splashdown is at 3:40 in video.)
Pilot Victor Glover did the last message before they went behind the dark side of the Moon: "As we prepare to go out of radio communication, we're still going to feel your love from Earth. And to all of you down there on Earth and around Earth, we love you, from the Moon. We will see you on the other side."
It was a relief to resume communication with them as they completed their 6 hours on the dark side. Mission Specialist Cristina Koch shared aspirational words as they came back in view of Earth:
“We will explore. We will build ships. We will visit again. We will build scientific outposts, drive rovers, do radio astronomy and found companies. We will strengthen industry and inspire. But ultimately, we will always choose Earth. We will always choose each other.”
Note: If you were intrigued by "A Great Awakening," here's an interview with the young star
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