Historic mission, heartfelt message: Artemis II crew marks Easter ahead of lunar flyby

The Artemis 2 lunar mission is entering a critical phase on Monday, as four astronauts perform a multi-hour flyby around the Moon. This event represents the first crewed journey around the Moon in over 50 years. On April 4, 2026, Artemis 2 pilot Victor Glover shared an impromptu Easter message in response to a question from CBS News.