Artemis II crew shares journey

Mission commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover spoke about the emotional impact of seeing Earth from lunar orbit, with Wiseman revealing he broke down in tears after spotting a cross-shaped crater.

The mission tested the Orion capsule's heat shield and critical systems, which officials say performed exceptionally well during the high-speed reentry.

The crew's health continues to be monitored as NASA analyzes data that will inform the upcoming Artemis III landing mission.

Despite the $93 million price tag, the astronauts emphasized that the mission's success has united people globally and marked a new 'Golden Age' of space exploration.