- Artemis II pilot Victor Glover delivered a heartfelt message to Earth just before the crew lost signal.
- Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons at Mission Control thanked the crew, stating it was a privilege to witness their journey and wished them "Godspeed."
- Glover expressed gratitude for the opportunity and said he hoped they had fulfilled NASA's mission: "To explore the unknown in the air and space, to innovate for the benefit of humanity, and to inspire the world through discovery."
- He concluded his message by citing Jesus Christ's teachings by saying, "Love God with all that you are" and "to love your neighbor as yourself." He concluded with “We’re still going to feel your love from Earth. And to all of you down there on Earth and around Earth, we love you from the moon."
- Mission Control responded to Glover's message, saying, "Houston copies. We’ll see you on the other side."
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