Artemis II crew hears from NASA Apollo astronaut on Easter

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The Artemis II crew received a message from NASA Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke on Easter Sunday, wishing them a safe journey as they fly around the moon. The crew will make their closest approach to the moon on Monday and are expected to return to Earth on Friday, April 10, with a splashdown off California.
The Artemis II astronauts heard from Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke on Easter Sunday. Duke flew to the moon in 1972 during the Apollo 16 mission. The Artemis II crew is currently on their way to fly around the moon. They will make their closest approach on Monday, April 6, and return to Earth on Friday, April 10. Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen received his astronaut wings while flying to the moon. The crew sent an Easter message, emphasizing the importance of love and unity.
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