Artemis II: Logbook - Day 07/08
Following a successful lunar flyby
on flight day 6, the agenda was
a bit lighter the next day
for the Artemis II crew.
After a discussion with the science team
about their observations of the lunar surface,
they had the unique opportunity
to connect with the American
and European crewmembers on
the International Space Station.
Another important call also took place the next day
amidst a very packed timeline aboard Orion.
Elder Bryan Akwirente Deer
of the Bear Clan of the
Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake
gave a traditional blessing.
Astronaut Jenni Gibbons, from Mission Control,
and astronaut Joshua Kutryk,
from the Canadian Space Agency,
headquarters, then connected with Jeremy.
Jeremy and his crewmates spoke with the Prime Minister
of Canada, special guests, and youth at the CSA—
blending lighthearted and funny
moments with deeper reflections.
You’re setting a platform
for the world to go even farther.
Canadians are so proud of what
you’re doing and the collaboration
is such a unique
example for the world.
I heard Pilot Glover say as he was
looking back at what he called
spaceship Earth and, you know,
what lessons we can take
here on how to
work together better.
In true spirit of collaboration,
Jeremy passed the microphone
to each of his crewmates to share
their thoughtful perspectives.
I'll just add that I flew to the
International Space Station in 2014
and before we go up there,
we have to go to Montreal, to the Canadian
Space Agency and do training up there.
And it was amazing.
In just one week of my
robotics training up there,
I have lifelong friends from Canada,
and I am honored to serve
alongside Jeremy, Josh, and Jenny.
Truly the finest
astronauts I have ever met.
These four astronauts have
a bond that will last a lifetime!