NASA has announced a live media interaction with the crew of Artemis II as they return to Earth following a landmark journey around the Moon. The virtual news conference is scheduled for April 8 at 9:45 p.m. EDT and will last approximately 20 minutes.

Astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency, will participate in the call. The event will be streamed live on NASA’s official digital platforms, with a replay available afterward.

Artemis II Marks Key Milestones in Lunar Exploration

The Artemis II mission has achieved several significant milestones since its launch. These include a successful liftoff, manual piloting of the Orion spacecraft, and multiple trajectory adjustments during the journey. The mission also completed a lunar flyby, allowing astronauts to observe the far side of the Moon.

Notably, the mission has surpassed the distance record set during Apollo 13, making it the farthest crewed spaceflight in history. The crew is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego on April 10.

Media Access and Global Broadcast

NASA has invited accredited media to participate in the interaction. Journalists who were previously credentialed at Johnson Space Center may attend in person, while others can join virtually after registration.

The agency stated that priority will be given to media outlets that have not yet interacted with the astronauts during the mission.

Part of NASA’s Long-Term Moon to Mars Strategy

Artemis II is the first crewed mission under NASA’s Artemis program, which aims to establish a sustained human presence on the Moon. The program is designed to support scientific research, expand economic opportunities in space, and prepare for future crewed missions to Mars.

NASA officials say the mission represents a critical step in advancing deep space exploration capabilities.