Artemis crew says they wanted to 'connect with humanity,' show what can be done when they put their mind to it

The Artemis II crew, after a historic 10-day lunar flyby, emphasized their mission's goal to inspire humanity and demonstrate collective achievement. They set a new record for the farthest human space travel, surpassing Apollo 13, and highlighted preparations for Artemis III and IV. The crew also shared reflections on Earth's fragility and unity when viewed from space.