‘Beautiful Oasis’: Artemis II Astronaut Reflects On ‘Beauty Of Creation’ In Easter Message | Watch

Last Updated:April 06, 2026, 08:27 IST

NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to make history as the first human journey to the Moon since 1972. It is expected to surpass the Apollo 13 record for the farthest distance.

Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover delivered a heartfelt Easter message to people on Earth, urging humanity to reflect on its shared existence and the need for unity while speaking from space during the historic lunar mission.

Glover, the pilot of the landmark lunar mission, was asked by CBS News about how he planned to observe Easter while traveling far from Earth. Responding to this, Glover said he had not prepared any formal remarks but emphasised the importance of such observances in bringing people together.

“I don’t have anything prepared. I’m glad you brought it up, though; I think these observances are important," Glover said.

Reflecting the unique perspective of viewing Earth from deep space, Glover described the planet as a unified and extraordinary home for humanity.

“As we are so far from Earth and looking at the beauty of creation, I think, for me, one of the really important personal perspectives that I have up here is I can really see the Earth as one thing. When I read the Bible and I look at all the amazing things that were done for us… You guys are talking to us because we’re in a spaceship really far from earth, but you’re on a spaceship called Earth that was created to give us a place to live in the universe and the cosmos," he said.

“Maybe the distance we are from you makes you think what we’re doing is special, but we’re the same distance from you. And I’m trying to tell you — just trust me — you are special," he said.

Describing Earth as a rare and precious place, Glover added that amid the immense emptiness of space, the planet remains a unique “oasis" where humanity shares a common home.

“In all of this emptiness — this is a whole bunch of nothing, this thing we call the universe — you have this oasis, this beautiful place that we get to exist together," he said.

Glover also used the moment to call for reflection and solidarity as Easter approaches, saying the occasion can serve as a reminder of humanity’s shared responsibility toward one another.

“As we go into Easter Sunday, thinking about all the cultures all around the world, whether you celebrate it or not, whether you believe in God or not, this is an opportunity for us to remember where we are, who we are, and that we are the same thing, and that we’ve got to get through this together," he said.

NASA’s Artemis II mission is set to make history as the first human journey to the Moon since 1972. The four-member crew, three American astronauts and one Canadian, are expected to surpass the Apollo 13 record for the farthest distance traveled from Earth while performing a six-hour lunar flyby on Monday (April 6).

The Artemis II crew includes NASA Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen.

During the flyby, astronauts will take turns observing and photographing the lunar surface. At closest approach, Orion will pass within 4,000 miles (6,400 km) of the moon.

After completing the lunar flyby, Orion will return to Earth over four days, aiming for a Pacific Ocean splashdown near San Diego on April 10.

During their return journey, the Artemis II crew will communicate with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), a first for a lunar mission, creating a rare opportunity for “cosmic chitchat." The exchange will include astronauts from the historic first all-female spacewalk in 2019, with Christina Koch aboard the Orion spacecraft and Jessica Meir on the ISS.

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