NASA’s Artemis II Crew Honored by President Trump

Aug 20 ETDeveloping

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In Short: President Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew at NASA's Johnson Space Center, celebrating their historic mission.

President Trump honored the Artemis II crew at NASA's Johnson Space Center, marking the successful conclusion of their historic mission that took them further from Earth than any previous crew.

In his remarks, President Trump praised the astronauts' courage and adventure, highlighting the significance of their journey and the renewed focus on space exploration under his leadership.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized the importance of the Artemis program and the resources provided to NASA, which enabled this groundbreaking mission.

Commander Mike Wiseman expressed gratitude for the mission's success and the overwhelming public support, stating that the award is a recognition of the entire team's efforts, from factory workers to mission control.

Astronaut Kate Clark Koch emphasized the collective effort behind the mission, acknowledging the contributions of those who worked tirelessly in clean rooms and mission control, making the journey possible.

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NASA’s historic Artemis II mission launched on April 1, and splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean on April 10.
“We gather on these historic grounds to celebrate the immense courage of four intrepid space heroes whose sense of daring and adventure led them further from Earth than anyone has ever traveled ever before,” said…
“President Trump’s leadership has put America back on a path to lead the world in space, from creating the Artemis program to giving NASA the resources and mandate to win this new space race,” said NASA Administrator…
“It was the honor of my lifetime to fly on Integrity around the Moon with Victor, Christina, and Jeremy. Having President Trump here at the agency’s Johnson Space Center to honor NASA and my crew underscores the…
“The response to our mission here on Earth was beyond anything we ever imagined and all we ever hoped for. We are grateful every time we hear from people who followed along with our journey. As team members on this…

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