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Artemis II Crew Enjoys Curated Playlist on Moon Mission

4/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Artemis II crew, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, wakes up to a curated playlist.
The playlist includes "Sleepyhead" by Young & Sick and "Tokyo Drifting" by Denzel Curry and Glass Animals.
The mission began on April 1, 2026, and aims to observe the moon closely.
The crew has already set distance records from Earth and is scheduled to return on April 10, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Apollo program, initiated in 1961 under President John F. Kennedy, aimed to land humans on the Moon, culminating in the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history as the first humans to walk on the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited above. This monumental achievement, watched by approximately 650 million people, set the stage for ongoing lunar exploration, exemplified by NASA's Artemis II mission today.

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Story summary

The Artemis II crew, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen, wakes up to a curated playlist.
The playlist includes "Sleepyhead" by Young & Sick and "Tokyo Drifting" by Denzel Curry and Glass Animals.
The mission began on April 1, 2026, and aims to observe the moon closely.
The crew has already set distance records from Earth and is scheduled to return on April 10, 2026.

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