'We're never going to come home': Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman recalls the most terrifying moment of his historic trip around the moon
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman shared a moment of genuine fear during the mission when the Orion spacecraft overshot its intended distance from Earth. The astronaut recounted the experience at the Starmus VIII festival, highlighting the psychological challenges of deep-space travel.
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Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman felt genuine fear when he saw the Orion spacecraft had gone farther from Earth than anticipated, the astronaut told an audience at the Starmus VIII festival this week.
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