WATCH LIVE: Artemis 2 astronauts discuss their historic moon mission
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will talk to reporters today (April 16) at 2:30 p.m. EDT (1830 GMT). Watch it live here, and read our Artemis 2 coverage.
The four astronauts of NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission will talk to reporters today (April 16) at 2:30 p.m. EDT (1830 GMT). Watch it live here, and read our Artemis 2 coverage.

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