The four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission splashed down off the coast of California on Friday and are now reflecting on their historic lunar flyby. Mark Strassmann reports.
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Artemis II astronauts reflect on historic mission around far side of the moon
The four astronauts from NASA's Artemis II mission splashed down off the coast of California on Friday and are now reflecting on their historic lunar flyby. Mark Strassmann reports.
Published April 13, 2026, 12:29 PM
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