Reflections After Artemis II
Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Jeremy Hansen reflect on memorable mission moments, new perspectives, and what comes next after their historic journey around the Moon. Episode 441. The post Reflections After Artemis II appeared first on NASA Science .
Jeremy Hansen, the first human to journey to the Moon and Mars, recently shared his reflections on the Artemis II mission, which took place in July and August 2026. Speaking to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Hansen and his fellow astronaut Victor Glover reminisced about memorable moments, shifts in perspective, and what comes next after their historic journey around the Moon.
In the four months since the mission, Hansen has been traveling around the world, connecting with the public and scientists, engineers, and mission support teams at various venues in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. He emphasized that he felt fortunate to be part of a team that made the mission possible, as the praise they received was a reflection of the hard work of thousands of people behind the scenes.
Before launch, Hansen described his feelings of peace and readiness. He mentioned that he was sleeping well and not overly optimistic about the mission's first attempt. Upon entering the spacecraft and being strapped in, Hansen felt a sense of excitement and readiness to embark on this historic journey.
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