Artemis II astronauts visited the White House and joined President Donald Trump in the Oval Office as he fielded questions from members of the press. The astronauts positioned themselves behind Trump at the Resolute Desk, which displayed a gold-plated model of the moon.
The visit underscored the administration's focus on the nation's space program. The presence of the astronauts during the press availability appeared designed to highlight the Artemis II mission, part of NASA's broader effort to return humans to lunar exploration.
The event took place amid other White House activities, including a state dinner where King Charles made remarks to a joint meeting of Congress, incorporating moments of humor into his address.
