The Artemis II crew has communicated from space their excitement about returning to Earth. The four astronauts on the Orion spacecraft have recently completed a mission around the Moon, with plans to land off the coast of San Diego around 20:00 Friday US EST (00:00 GMT). They mentioned having many more pictures and many more stories to share following their journey, which marked the first time humans had traveled further from Earth since the Apollo missions. As they approached re-entry, pilot Victor Glover stated, We have to get back. There's so much data that you've already seen, but all the good stuff is coming back with us. The mission has been historic, breaking records for human travel and allowing astronauts to witness the Moon's far side directly—a first in human exploration. Glover also reminisced about the moments shared among the crew, highlighting a lunar eclipse witnessed from beyond the Moon's far side as a significant experience. Commander Reid Wiseman noted that they had moments of reflection during their mission, including sharing a snack as they lost contact with Earth. The crew is now preparing for their final descent and the challenges it entails, including a temperature-regulating landing in the Pacific Ocean.