Posted on 04/06/2026 10:17:55 PM PDT by SmokingJoe
This is a news clip from Forbes Breaking News showing President Donald Trump on a phone call with the Artemis II crew. The crew—Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen (Canada)—just completed their historic mission orbiting the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft "Integrity." It's the first crewed lunar orbit since Apollo.
Key highlights from the call: Trump congratulates them on breaking distance records, being the first humans to view the Moon's far side up close from space, and inspiring the world.
The astronauts describe unforgettable moments: seeing the Moon's cratered far side (no dark "seas" or maria like the near side), emerging from a solar eclipse to view the Sun's corona and aligned planets (including Mars), and the awe of spotting Earth again after losing comms on the far side. They note staying focused on science during the blackout and highlight international collaboration, with Hansen thanking U.S. leadership for enabling Canada's role. Trump praises NASA's revival under his decisions, mentions establishing Space Force, talks about building a permanent lunar presence and pushing toward Mars, and invites the crew to the White House.
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