Show Notes
After their extraordinary, history-making trip around the moon, Oprah has an in-depth conversation with the crew of Artemis II: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen. From launch to landing, the Artemis II astronauts captured the world’s attention while offering a message of unity and hope from space. The crew shares how they were transformed after spending more than nine days traveling farther into space than any human being has ever been and how seeing the Moon and Earth from space changed their perspectives on life itself. Oprah talks to the astronauts about their jaw-dropping photographs, plus the emotional impact and iconic moments they experienced. They’ll also talk about what it was like to train together for years, the conversations with family about putting their lives at risk, and the stellar team on the ground that guided the mission. Their outstanding character, indomitable spirits and remarkable camaraderie shine through.
00:00:00 - Welcome the crew of Artemis II
00:03:40 - Re-entry to regular life
00:07:00 - The journey back to earth
00:09:40 - Life-altering experience
00:10:50 - How they were selected for Artemis II
00;12:48 - Naming the moon crater
00:17:02 - Watching the Earth set
00:19:50 - Talking to the Chaplain upon landing
00:21:20 - A defining moment
00:24:10 - Piloting Artemis II
00:25:20 - Being at ease with not knowing
00:25:50 - Is there other life out there?
00:28:20 - Being comfortable with being uncomfortable
00:33:30 - The crew was not ready to return
00:34:30 - Christina Koch’s message to girls
00:36:20 - Staying humble
00:40:00 - Discussing death with family
00:44:00 - Discussing death with the crew
00:47:30 - Suits can keep you alive for 6 days
00:50:04 - Training not to panic
00:54:50 - Representing humans in space
00:58:30 - In the hatch after landing
00:59:58 - Message from Reid’s daughter
01:01:40 - The guilt of pursuing your dream
01:03:40 - What they want to share with the world
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