Why We’re Going Back to the Moon - NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Astronauts

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, join Stephen Colbert to discuss how they’re preparing for their mission, and why they have their sights set on Mars as the next frontier for human exploration. Stick around for more with the Artemis II crew!

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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Louis Cato and “THE LATE SHOW band,” the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Sept. 8, 2015.

[blubey]

In times like this it’s nice to see that Americans still stand to applaud astronauts

[clevergirl]

You know despite all the chaos happening in this country and around the world, it's wonderful to realize all the amazing things we can do if we come together.
The Artemis program is amazing, it's about time we returned.

[emmalevasseur]

Christina graduated from my high school. knowing that she came from a small town to become such an important figure, makes my heart full.

[PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I was 12 when Neil and Buzz walked on the moon. I'm 66 now, and just as stoked to see Artemis' crew do the same.

[rui]

its just incredible to see a crew on late night TV being appreciated for what they're going to attempt. the world is overdue for this.

[cutenekko]

I hope The Late Show gets them back on the show when they return post trip. Stephen has great chemistry with this crew. Superb interview!

[miguelangelcollazo]

These are the types of human beings we need to look up to, admire and try to imitate once again. They are the real thing. This is what we all need in order to get out of the darkness we find ourselves in at this moment.

[gecko-sbkp]

It hasn't really sunk in yet but the thought of looking up at a full moon and knowing that our people are finally there again makes me happy. There has been such a huge gap between Apollo and Artemis...

[thebeenu]

How inspiring! Especially to hear a Canadian speak so reverently and eloquently about a collaborative American vision of a global team for the greatest of human endeavors.

[IndySidhu]

This interview actually lifted me today, we now have a bunch of *space-faring humans ready to go! As an Engineer, having a physics background as well as being into the cosmos and astrophysics as a child this is so nice to see again at my age of 34. I cannot wait for the crew of Artemis II to the next generation of voyagers. This is genuinely made me so happy to see today.

[minimaxmiaandme.]

Amazing, I will be watching. Jeremy is awesome, typically Canadian guy, he will be there to keep things light. Great sense of humour.

[guardian]

The crew already has great chemistry and I love how they give the rookie a hard time

[derick-smith]

They clearly nailed the crew assignment here... just look at the chemistry these four have together! How can you not be pumped about this!?

[oscopin]

I'm glad a Canadian 🇨🇦 is going with us. We couldn't ask for a better neighbor. 🇺🇲🇨🇦

[nesh_san]

NASA, SpaceX, space exploration in general needs to go to mainstream again, what everybody in that industry have achieved so far and all the plans and engineering that comes with it, the hard work, brilliant minds, everything is so underrated man.. happy to see them on the show

[bophreyhumgart]

This has got to be one of Colbert's favorite interviews. What an articulate, sharp group of folks.

[kbcurlz]

These 4 Astronauts are charming, funny, witty, and so good looking. Pilot Victor Glover went to college in the town where I live, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. So proud of them and wishing them safe travels. This is exciting.

[JH-wexf]

Who else got chills when he said "...flying farther than any human ever has."?

What an amazing event we are going to witness!

[marylofranco]

110% the coolest guests I've seen on late night television. this is awesome to see. so meaningful and inspiring.

[jewellllll]

This team has a great sense of humor. I love the diversity, too. Wish them the best. Astronauts are always going to be heroes in my book.