'Trust us, you look amazing': Artemis II astronauts speak from space

The Artemis II spacecraft has successfully made its way to the far side of the Moon after leaving the Earth's orbit.

The four astronauts on board shared their thoughts about the mission so far and what the experience of space has taught them.

Victor Glover, the pilot on board, said: "Trust us you look amazing, you look beautiful, and from up here you also look like one thing...you're all one people."

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