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Older Adults Who Remember The Apollo Missions Are Reacting To Artemis II, And WOW
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“I love it. I was 13 in 1969. It was amazing then, and it still is.” I'm a Southern California-based writer on the Lifestyle team who likes to try and rank viral foods and read and recommend awesome books. The Artemis II crew consists of four astronauts: Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, and Mission Specialist Christina Koch from NASA, along with Canadian Space Agency Mission Specialist Jeremy Hanson. But wait, there's more!These newly released photos show off striking details on the far side of the Moon, like craters of various sizes and basins. See new photos here: https://t.co/yBzg59O7yp pic.twitter.com/fYCAG3kFj6 "Me, too. I was 9. Made me love science." "My parents and I have always been interested in the space program. We watched Cosmos together when I was in elementary school (the original one with Carl Sagan) and got emotional. I also want to add that as someone who has always been interested in the space program and is Gen X, yes, I DID watch the Challenger launch on live TV, and yes, I DID see the disaster happen in real time, and yes, I DID grieve for a long time. So when I watch a launch live, I do have some feeling of trepidation. I am so glad it went well." Note: Some submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity.