Christina Koch
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- Inspiring and funny moments from Artemis II astronauts' town hall
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen shared details about their historic moon mission and humorous experiences during a CBS News town hall. The event also featured 'Apollo 13' director Ron Howard and highlighted key moments from the space journey.
- CBS News Things That Matter: A Town Hall with the Artemis Astronauts
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen participated in a live town hall on 'CBS Mornings,' discussing their historic moon mission and answering questions from students.
- Astronaut Christina Koch details broken toilet ordeal, "great" showers in space
Astronaut Christina Koch discussed the challenges of a broken toilet during her space mission and praised the 'great' shower experience in space. The conversation took place during a CBS News town hall on 'CBS Mornings'.
- Christina Koch describes how Artemis mission was different from going to the ISS
Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch discussed her experience on the historic spaceflight and how it differed from her extended stays on the International Space Station.
- Artemis astronauts reveal the candy they ate immediately after splashdown
Artemis II astronauts disclosed they consumed candy while waiting for rescue teams to open the Orion Capsule after splashdown. The candy was stored in astronaut Christina Koch's spacesuit pocket.
- Artemis' Christina Koch says real heroes are "people on the ground" working on mission
Artemis astronaut Christina Koch emphasized the importance of teamwork for the moon mission's success, highlighting that 'people on the ground' are the 'real heroes.' She stressed collaboration as '100% everything' to achieve mission goals.
- Artemis astronauts on readjusting to gravity, capturing photos from space: "It's spectacular"
Artemis astronauts Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman shared experiences of readjusting to Earth's gravity and capturing photos during their lunar mission. Wiseman described the space imagery as 'spectacular' in an interview with CBS Mornings.
- 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.
- WATCH: Artemis II crew discusses historic mission on 'GMA'
The Artemis II crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, discussed their historic mission around the moon on 'Good Morning America' after traveling farther than any humans have ever gone.
- Trump hosts crew of historic Artemis mission: ‘I would have had no trouble making it’
Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II lunar flyby mission crew at the White House, including commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, for a press conference in the Oval Office. Trump praised himself during the event.
- Trump hosts Artemis II crew at White House
President Donald Trump hosted the Artemis II crew at the White House following their record-breaking lunar flyby. NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen traveled farther from Earth than any humans before them.
- Watch live: Trump hosts Artemis II astronauts at White House
President Trump hosted the Artemis II astronauts at the White House to celebrate their 10-day moon fly-by mission. The crew, including commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian mission specialist Jeremy Hansen, returned to Earth earlier this month.
- 'Guess I'll be waiting a minute to surf again': Artemis 2 moon astronaut Christina Koch shares her recovery journey
Artemis 2 astronaut Christina Koch discusses her recovery journey after her mission to the moon. She humorously notes the wait to return to surfing, highlighting her personal experience during the mission.
- Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
The Artemis II crew is on a historic moon mission, with mission specialist Christina Koch emphasizing the return of knowledge about their journey and personal growth. The mission highlights advancements in space exploration and its implications for Earth.
- 'I just screamed. I was so happy': Artemis II astronauts describe joy of returning to Earth
NASA's Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen shared their joy at returning to Earth during a 2026 Houston press conference. The crew described their emotional reaction to the mission's success, highlighting their happiness and relief.
- Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship’s performance, especially the heat shield
Artemis II astronauts praised the performance of NASA's Orion capsule, particularly its heat shield during reentry, following their successful lunar flyby mission. The crew emphasized the mission's success as a critical step toward future moon landings and a potential lunar base.
- As they got close to the Moon, Artemis II astronauts were eager to land
NASA's Artemis II astronauts expressed confidence in building a lunar base, stating it is 'absolutely doable.' They simulated lunar surface tasks in spacesuits, successfully completing challenging geology-related activities shortly after returning to Earth.
- Artemis II crew to hold news conference after historic moon flyby
The Artemis II crew, including NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, along with Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, returned from their historic moon mission on April 10. The crew will hold a news conference following their successful flyby.
- New Artemis II video shows moment Navy medical team opened hatch, welcomed astronauts
The Artemis II astronauts, including Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, were welcomed back to Earth by a Navy medical team after a 10-day lunar mission. The video highlights the crew's safe return and the Navy's critical role in the recovery process.
- WATCH: Artemis II astronaut reunites with her dog
Christina Koch, a mission specialist on Artemis II, spent 10 days in space and reunited with her dog. The event highlights the personal connection astronauts maintain with their families during long-duration missions.
- WATCH: Astronaut’s dog erupts with joy as mom returns from moon mission
Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch shared a joyful reunion with her dog Sadie after returning from a deep-space mission. The emotional moment highlights the personal connection between the astronaut and her pet following a record-setting lunar mission.
- Heartwarming video shows Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reuniting with her dog
NASA astronaut Christina Koch reunites with her dog, Sadie. The heartwarming video highlights the bond between the astronaut and her pet.
- WATCH: Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch reunites with dog after 10 days in space
Artemis II astronauts, including Christina Koch, completed a historic 10-day lunar mission, becoming the first humans to orbit the moon since 1972. The crew reunited with family and shared experiences of viewing Earth from space, highlighting NASA's progress in lunar exploration.
- Artemis 2 astronauts celebrate successful return to Earth | Space photo of the day for April 13, 2026
NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch celebrated the successful return to Earth of the Artemis II mission on April 13, 2026. The event was highlighted as the Space photo of the day, marking a significant milestone in NASA's lunar exploration efforts.
- Artemis II pilot Victor Glover praises God after return, says mission was 'too big to be in one body'
Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover expressed gratitude and praised God after the crew's return from a historic lunar mission. The crew shared experiences of traveling over 200,000 miles from Earth and emphasized the emotional and technical challenges of the mission.
- Artemis II astronauts reflect on historic mission after reuniting with family
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen discussed their historic moon mission following a successful Pacific splashdown. The crew reflected on their achievements after reuniting with family.
- NASA already has next Artemis flight in its sights following astronauts’ triumphant moon flyby
NASA's Artemis II mission successfully completed a lunar flyby, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The agency is now focusing on Artemis III, aiming to establish a moon base with resources from the south polar region. Competitors SpaceX and Blue Origin are vying for contracts to support future lunar missions.
- 'The most special thing that will ever happen in my life': Artemis 2 astronauts describe their epic moon mission
Artemis 2 astronauts Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman described their historic moon mission as the most special event of their lives. The mission took place on April 11, 2026, in Houston.
- Artemis II crew reflects emotionally on lunar mission after safe return: 'Bonded forever'
The Artemis II crew, including Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, celebrated their safe return from a historic 10-day lunar mission. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman highlighted the mission's significance as a revival of human space exploration after a 53-year gap.
- 'We are bonded forever': Artemis II astronauts speak on completing their historic moon mission
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, and Victor Glover completed their historic moon mission and were spotted in the Pacific Ocean off California. The mission marks a significant milestone in lunar exploration.
- Artemis II astronauts greeted with applause in Houston
Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen were celebrated with applause and a standing ovation at NASA’s Johnson Space Center upon returning from a 10-day lunar mission. The event highlights NASA's recognition of the crew's successful spaceflight.
- Artemis II’s moon-traveling astronauts return home to cheers after a record-breaking trip
Artemis II astronauts returned to Earth after a record-breaking 10-day lunar flyby, setting a new deep space travel distance record. The crew celebrated their mission with a welcome-home event at NASA's Johnson Space Center, marking the first human lunar mission since 1972.
- Watch highlights of Artemis II’s return to Earth
Artemis II astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman successfully completed a 10-day lunar mission and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near San Diego. The mission marks a historic milestone in space exploration.
- Artemis II astronauts return home, ending record-breaking NASA mission around the moon
NASA's Artemis II mission concluded successfully with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen returning to Earth via a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. The 10-day lunar orbit mission marked a significant milestone in NASA's deep space exploration efforts.
- Watch: Artemis II astronauts airlifted out of ocean after splashdown
Artemis II astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman were airlifted from an inflatable raft after a splashdown. They were transported to a recovery ship for evaluation. CBS News' Mark Strassmann reported on the event.
- WATCH: Astronauts exit spacecraft after successful splashdown
Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover Jr., Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman exited the Orion capsule following a successful Artemis II splashdown. The mission marks a key milestone in NASA's lunar exploration efforts.
- NASA astronauts exit Orion capsule after successful Artemis II mission
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen exited the Orion capsule following the successful Artemis II mission, which completed a lunar orbit and concluded with a successful splashdown on Earth. The mission marks a significant step in NASA's efforts to return humans to the Moon.
- Astronauts safely removed from Orion capsule
Astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, and Reid Wiseman were safely extracted from the Orion capsule by U.S. Navy divers. The incident marks a successful recovery operation following a space mission.
- Artemis II astronauts splashdown after first moon mission in more than 50 years
The Artemis II crew completed a 10-day lunar orbit mission, marking the first manned moon flight in over 50 years, and splashed down off San Diego. The mission reached 252,000 miles from Earth, with astronauts returning via a high-speed reentry and parachute landing.
- Watch live: Artemis II crew to splash down after lunar fly-by mission
The Artemis II crew, consisting of Cmdr. Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, will splash down after completing a 10-day lunar fly-by mission. This marks the farthest human travel into space, with the crew traveling farther than any humans in history.