Artemis II Crew Return to NASA’s Johnson Space Center as Conquering Heroes – Expectations Surge for 2028 Mission To Send Astronauts Walking on the Moon
What a difference ten days make.
After the historic space mission orbiting around the moon, and the ‘textbook’ splashdown off the coast of San Diego, the Artemis II astronauts were welcomed as heroes in Houston.
Let’s run that back. One more time… Or two?
Our crew is now safely back on Earth. Relive the historic mission, and keep an eye on our website as more images and videos keep rolling in. https://t.co/FoYXKVvve5 pic.twitter.com/svDaL8ZXpc— NASA (@NASA) April 11, 2026
The New York Post reported:
“On Saturday, the Artemis II crew returned to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in celebration of their historic 10-day moon mission and a successfully splashdown back to Earth off the coast of California on Friday.
The astronauts’ mission produced stunning views of the dark side of the moon, and the naming of two new areas on the moon — one after the capsule Integrity, and the other named in memory of Commander Reid Wiseman’s late wife.”
“It’s a special thing to be a human and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth.”
Remarks from Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman upon arriving to @NASA_Johnson. pic.twitter.com/OD5TKebGN1
— NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) April 11, 2026
Mission Specialist Christina Koch shared the moment when the Moon mission felt completed.
“’Ten days ago, this journey started with our mission manager Sean Duvall knocking on my door in crew quarters ‘Christina, we’re go for launch. Get up!’, she said to adoring fans at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. ‘And it ended last night when my nurse on the ship put me to bed and said, ‘Ma’am, can I get a hug?’’ Koch revealed to applause.”
“Planet Earth: You. Are. A. Crew.”
Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch reflects on what it means to be a “crew.” pic.twitter.com/Aw3agt04GG
— NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) April 11, 2026
“We are a mirror, reflecting you.”
Artemis II mission specialist Jeremy Hansen discusses ways that the crew worked together and supported each other throughout their lunar mission. pic.twitter.com/WJ9XTlgdyf
— NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) April 11, 2026
“We are fortunate to be in this agency at this time together.”
Artemis II pilot Victor Glover expresses gratitude for everyone who supported him throughout his lunar mission. pic.twitter.com/xWhOs5Ie3I
— NASA Artemis (@NASAArtemis) April 11, 2026
With the success of the 10-day mission, now NASA, officials and politicians are reflecting the surging enthusiasm for the next Artemis missions.
Especially the one planned for 2028, the new mission is expected to see Americans once again walking on the Moon.
Artemis II may have splashed down, but our photos and videos from the mission are still rolling in! Keep an eye on the latest: https://t.co/rzM1P0QbOl pic.twitter.com/HahXb0gCYC
— NASA (@NASA) April 11, 2026
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