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Artemis II Astronauts Reflect on 'Surreal' Moon Voyage Ahead of Return
HOUSTON (AP) – Drawing ever closer to Earth, the Artemis II astronauts tidied up their lunar cruiser for the upcoming "fireball" return and reflected on their historic journey around the Moon , describing it as surreal and profound.
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Artemis II astronauts are preparing for their return to Earth after a lunar fly‑by. They cleaned the lunar cruiser on the mission’s penultimate day, noting the craft’s proximity to home—less than 150,000 miles (240,000 km). The crew reflected on the trip as “surreal” and “profound,” marking it as humanity’s first lunar exploration in more than 50 years. The mission’s final phase will see the spacecraft re‑enter Earth’s atmosphere and land safely.
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