Victor Glover states that Easter is an opportunity for humanity to be on the same planet
The astronaut who is part of the mission, said on Saturday (April 4, 2026) that the Earth is “one thing” e that Easter, celebrated this Sunday (April 5), is a reminder to humanity: “It’s an opportunity to remember where we are, who we are and that we are the same thing”.
“For me, one of the really important personal perspectives I have up here is that I can actually see Earth as one thing. You are on a spaceship called Earth, which was created to give us a place to live in the universe, in the cosmos. Trust me: You are special.”he stated.
Watch Glover’s video (1min27s):
In addition to Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen are also on board the capsule, launched on Wednesday (April 1, 2026).
“As we approach Easter Sunday thinking about all the cultures around the world, whether you celebrate it or not, whether you believe in God or not, this is an opportunity to remember where we are, who we are, that we are the same thing and that we have to get through this together.”said the astronaut.
ARTEMIS 2
The Artemis 2 mission, the first manned flight of NASA’s lunar program since 1972, was launched on April 1, 2026, from the Kennedy Space Center, in the USA. Four astronauts – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen (Canadian Space Agency) – are on board Orion, on a flight around the Moon with a return to Earth in around 10 days.
The objective is to test Orion systems – including life support, communication and propulsion – and manned flight procedures around the Moon, in addition to evaluating the crew’s routine and performance in microgravity conditions. Astronauts will conduct experiments, systems monitoring and navigation maneuvers, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of future lunar missions.
The mission to the Moon on Monday afternoon (April 6, 2026), when the Orion spacecraft will perform a 6-hour flyby around Earth’s natural satellite. During this phase, a blackout of around 40 minutes is expected in communication with the team on the ground, caused by the capsule passing through the hidden side of the Moon.
Watch the moment of Artemis 2 launch (3min45s):
