Artemis II Astronaut Victor Glover Shares Message from Space
This weekend, Victor Glover, the pilot of the Artemis II mission, reflected on what he called the “beauty of creation” while offering a message of faith and unity from deep in space. As the mission unfolds during the Easter holidays, he spoke candidly about the significance of this moment.
Glover had not prepared a speech but found the topic spontaneous and meaningful. He emphasized the unique perspective gained by observing Earth from space, drawing from biblical references to illustrate humanity’s special place in the cosmos.
“Being so far from Earth highlights the beauty of creation,” Glover remarked. “The planet appears as a singular, magnificent entity. When you read biblical passages, there’s so much to appreciate about what has been given to us. Though we’re on a spaceship far away, you too are on a spaceship called Earth, designed to be our home in the universe.” He underscored the precious nature of human life, awe-struck by our planet’s significance.
“Our distance might make what we do seem extraordinary, yet we’re all in this together. You are special, trust me,” Glover said. He described space as an expansive void, punctuated by the vibrant oasis that is our planet. “In this emptiness, we find beauty—together.”
As Easter approached, Glover took a moment to reflect on our collective responsibility for unity, regardless of our diverse backgrounds and beliefs. “This holiday reminds us of who we are and that we must band together, especially during such times.”
The Artemis II crew also features NASA Commander Reed Wiseman, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen. This mission closely mirrors the journey of Apollo 13 and marks humanity’s return to the moon after many decades.
The astronauts shared more Easter wishes and even celebrated by hiding “eggs” around their spacecraft, providing a light-hearted nod to the occasion. Koch mentioned, “We wanted to commemorate this time of year, which holds special meaning for many cultures. We hid some—though they were just dry scrambled eggs, we were pretty pleased with it.”
Hansen also conveyed a message, highlighting love as a universal theme. “Happy Easter to everyone,” he said, affirming that the essence of love transcends faith and that the teachings he values revolve around this simple truth.
