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Artemis II's Christina Koch says "it is so great to hear from Earth again" after planned blackout

The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission has made its way around the far side of the moon, witnessing parts of the moon that have never been seen before with the naked eye. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins with his reaction. Then, CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with analysis.

Published April 7, 2026, 12:12 AM
Updated April 7, 2026, 1:05 AM1.3K
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Artemis II's Christina Koch says "it is so great to hear from Earth again" after planned blackout

The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission has made its way around the far side of the moon, witnessing parts of the moon that have never been seen before with the naked eye. Former NASA astronaut Terry Hart joins with his reaction. Then, CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins with analysis.

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