Astronaut Victor Glover reflects on faith and spirituality after historic Artemis II Moon mission
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David Adams
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Summary
Jack Jenkins of Religion News Service interviews astronaut Victor Glover, a member of the Artemis II crew that made history by journeying around the Moon for the first time since 1972. The article explores Glover's personal reflections on the spiritual and existential dimensions of spaceflight, his struggle to find adequate language to describe the experience, and how his faith intersects with his role as an astronaut. It delves into the profound emotional and philosophical impact of seeing Earth from lunar orbit.
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· 3 pulledAfter Glover finished his spread of lamb chops, spinach and sweet potatoes, the cook returned wi
Victor Glover huddled with his fellow Artemis II astronauts to have what the spacefarers called their 'ultimate dinner.'
It was their last full meal before embarking on their historic journey around the Moon – the first human-crewed visit to Earth's silver satellite since 1972.
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