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Artemis 2 Returns! Thoughts After Splashdown | One Week RECAP Since Crew Returned
Episode 412
Saturday, 18 April, 2026
It's been a week since the Artemis 2 Crew returned home from their Moon Mission! It feels like the world has changed since this heroic adventure around the Moon and back. We still have plenty of problems here on Earth, but hope and Moon Joy seem to be in the air. An entire generation is now growing up with an Artemis Campaign and the Moon Landings are in sight. Let's recap the incredible cultural moment where we found some humanity following these 3 heroes around the moon and back! In the age of AI and global wars, it was the hope and humanity we were all looking for... Let us know what YOU took away from the mission in the comments or email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com Is YOUR Company Looking to Hire Talented People in the Aerospace/Robotics/Technology fields? Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com for our in-podcast job listing ad rates and start finding talent within our community! Let's build a fantastic future together! We'd like to thank our sponsors:AG3D Labs (go to ag3dlabs.com to learn more, get started 3D printing, and sign up for our newsletter and 3D Printing AI release!) Resources: Artemis II Reentry & Splashdown Coverage LIVE w/ Guest Hosts Andrew, Caitlin, and Matt: https://youtube.com/live/LPU-LMoiXII?feature=share Artemis II Crew Breifing & Q&A after 6 days post-splashdown: https://www.youtube.com/live/_43Ei9eQVww?si=bf2TmUUbgfVw-vVV&t=120 Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - http://ag3dprinting.etsy.com• Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at http://ag3d-printing.com• Donate at todayinspace.net • Today In Space Merch: James Webb Space Telescope Model (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1839142903 SpaceX Starship-Inspired Rocket Pen (3DPrinted) https://ag3dprinting.etsy.com/listing/1602850640 00:00 Artemis 2 Mission Recap and Reflections 01:30 Artemis 3 and Future Missions 04:31 Personal Reflections and Mission Impact 05:36 Press Conference and Crew Feedback 08:41 Humanity and Teamwork in Space 13:22 3D Printing Conference and AI Project (chat3DP) 17:03 Final Thoughts and Future Missions 21:30 My Favorite Artemis II Q&A Responses
