President Donald J. Trump praises Artemis 2 crew after far-side lunar mission
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On a call with the Artemis 2 crew, President Donald J. Trump hailed their mission as historic, named the four crew members, thanked NASA leadership including Jared Isaacman, and said he looked forward to seeing them in the Oval Office.
President Donald J. Trump congratulated the Artemis 2 crew on a live call, calling their flight “history” and saying the mission had made “all America really proud.”
Trump named the crew members he was addressing — “commander Reid Weisman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen” — and commended the broader NASA team. “I also wanna thank the entire amazing team at NASA headed by Jared, who’s a very special guy, by the way,” he said.
The president framed the mission as a milestone: “There’s nothing like what you’re doing circling around the moon for the first time in more than a half a century and breaking the all time record for the farthest distance from planet Earth,” he said. He added personal congratulations and an invitation: “I look forward to seeing you in the Oval Office, and I’ll ask for your autograph.”
Earlier in the call, a Houston control staff member checked the connection and asked if participants were ready. An agency official thanked the president for joining the call, expressed confidence in NASA leadership and singled out administrator Jared Isaacman for praise.
A presenter speaking for the Artemis 2 crew thanked the president and Isaacman and described the mission as “the thrill and honor of a lifetime.” The presenter said the crew appreciated the team on the ground and noted the emotional moment of seeing Earth again after being out of communication for about 45 minutes.
No formal policy actions, votes, or regulatory items were discussed on the call. The exchange was a congratulatory public event focused on the crew’s return and on thanking the agencies and individuals involved.
