Artemis II Astronauts Receive Hero Welcome After Moon Mission

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The Artemis II astronauts returned home to a very big welcome. They flew to Ellington Field and met their families there.

The mission was nearly 10 days long and went far into space. They flew behind the moon, setting a new distance record.

The astronauts shared their feelings about the special journey. They felt happy to be back with friends and family.

The astronauts saw Earth set behind the gray moon. They also had a small problem with a toilet in space.

These astronauts were the first humans to fly to the moon since 1972. NASA plans more moon missions like Artemis III and IV soon.

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Where did the Artemis II astronauts return to?

They returned home to Ellington Field.

How long was the Artemis II mission?

The mission was nearly 10 days long.

What did the astronauts feel after their journey?

They felt happy to be back with friends and family.

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