Consider This from NPR Meet the NASA astronauts headed to the moon
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Apr 1, 2026 Artemis II crew: Victor Glover, Christina Cook, Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen — NASA astronauts preparing for a 10-day lunar flyby. They describe training in an Orion mock-up, living cramped aboard a 12-foot capsule, running high-stakes simulations and split-second decision drills. They talk about mission tasks like observing lunar features and reflect on the personal awe of heading to the Moon.
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Mocking Up Life Inside The Orion Capsule
- Scott Detrow trained in an Orion mock-up guided by Reid Wiseman to experience capsule ingress and cramped conditions.
- Wiseman coached posture, rolling technique, and warned that many switches are last-ditch, illustrating hands-on crew preparation and cramped 12-foot interior.
Artemis II Represents A Broader Humanity
- Artemis II emphasizes representation with Christina Cook as the first woman and Victor Glover as the first person of color to fly that far.
- The crew frames these milestones as progress for groups they represent while focusing on high-stakes technical challenges.
Crew Picks Sleeping Spots In Tiny Capsule
- Christina Cook joked about reserving the 'bat-like' sleeping spot in the capsule after the crew mapped sleeping bag locations.
- She described one crew member hanging in a pop-up tunnel while others lie more horizontal, showing daily life planning in tight quarters.