During a historic long-distance call on Monday, April 6, 2026, President Trump officially invited the Artemis II astronauts to the White House to celebrate the completion of their mission.

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The exchange occurred just as the crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—surpassed the distance record set by Apollo 13, traveling further from Earth than any humans in history.

Highlights of the Exchange

• The Invitation: Acknowledging his own demanding schedule, the President told the crew, “I’ve been pretty busy also, as you know, but I will absolutely find the time,” to host them.
• National Recognition: Trump expressed a desire to offer a “big salute” to the astronauts on behalf of the American people once they return to Earth.
• The Response: Mission pilot Victor Glover accepted the gesture, responding, “Thank you for that, Mr. President.“

Mission Milestones

The call served as a victory lap for a mission that has redefined deep-space exploration:

The success of this mission clears the path for Artemis III, which aims to return humans to the lunar surface for the first time in over five decades.