Artemis crew says they wanted to 'connect with humanity,' show what can be done when they put their mind to it
The Artemis II crew spoke with U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz after returning from their 10-day lunar flyby, describing the mission as a way to connect with humanity and demonstrate what can be achieved when people work together. They reflected on the emotional and visual impact of seeing Earth from space, emphasizing gratitude and the planet's uniqueness. The crew's visit included a stop at U.N. headquarters and was marked by Waltz gifting them commemorative hats referencing a political slogan.
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NASA Artemis crew says they wanted to 'connect with humanity,' show what can be done when they put their mind to it U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz gifted the crew 'Make the U.N. Great Again' hats By Landon Mion Fox News Published May 1, 2026 1:38am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Artemis crew says they wanted to show mission could be done 'exceptionally well' The Artemis II crew told U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz that they wanted to show humanity that something could still be done "exceptionally well" with their recent trip to space. (UNTV) The Artemis II crew, following their return to Earth after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, spoke with U.S.
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