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Artemis II pilot Victor Glover received a joyful homecoming in League City, Texas, where crowds gathered to celebrate his return from a groundbreaking space mission. As he arrived, he used the moment not to highlight personal achievement, but to point people to Jesus. Standing before neighbours and supporters, he quoted Matthew 22, reminding them of God’s command to love Him fully and to love one another. His spontaneous message encouraged unity, humility, and intentional community, drawing warm responses of 'Amen' from those present. Throughout the Artemis mission, Glover has consistently spoken about his Christian faith, reflecting on the beauty of creation witnessed in space and giving glory to God for the experience. Sharing a photo with his family afterwards, he expressed gratitude and a desire to continue proclaiming the good news. His witness demonstrates how faith can shine brightly even in the most advanced arenas of human achievement, pointing others to Christ through both word and example.

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Friday, 10 April 2026 11:00

Christian music wakes up astronauts

Christian music played a meaningful role during day six of NASA’s Artemis II mission, as astronauts were awakened to the song 'Good Morning' by TobyMac and Mandisa. The moment was especially poignant because Mandisa died in April 2024, with TobyMac expressing gratitude and reflecting on the honour of their music reaching space. The wake-up playlist also included a variety of popular artists, creating an uplifting start to the crew’s day. Victor Glover, who has been open about his Christian faith, used the mission’s milestone near the moon to share a message centred on Christ’s teaching. He reminded listeners that the greatest commandment is to love God fully and to love one another, even while exploring the vastness of space. Christian artist Anne Wilson also contributed to the mission by performing the national anthem at the launch, describing the opportunity as a powerful reminder of God’s faithfulness and guidance through life’s unexpected paths.

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