NASA has announced a media call with the astronauts of Artemis II as they make their way back to Earth from a groundbreaking mission around the Moon. This historic interaction is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. EDT on April 8, 2026, providing a rare opportunity for the media to engage directly with the crew during their journey. Midway through their observation of the Moon on April 6, the crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, captured a memorable selfie inside the Orion spacecraft. This image, now shared by NASA, symbolizes the human aspect of space explorations and highlights the ongoing success of the mission. The 20-minute virtual news conference will feature live interactions with the astronauts and will be streamed on NASA’s YouTube channel, with a replay available online shortly after. Media interested in participating onsite at NASA’s Johnson Space Center or virtually are required to RSVP by 1 p.m. on April 8. This mission, marking the first crewed flight under NASA’s Artemis program, has achieved several milestones, including surpassing the distance record set by Apollo 13 and conducting a lunar flyby to view the Moon’s far side. With the crew set to splash down off San Diego on April 10, this mission paves the way for future lunar explorations and eventual crewed missions to Mars, aiming for greater scientific discoveries and economic benefits. Post navigation Artemis II Sets New Space Record