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Congratulating the Artemis II Crew

Floor Speech

Date: April 20, 2026
Location: Washington, DC

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Ms. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Artemis II crew on their successful mission around the Moon.

On this historic journey, Christina Koch made history as the first woman to travel this far into space. I am especially excited to celebrate Christina's achievement because she is a proud graduate of NC State University in my district.

Go Pack.

She is an inspiration to women and girls everywhere who want to pursue a career in a field that has been dominated by men.

Artemis II reminds us of the power of investing in space, science, and innovation, and, as Christina shared, the power of a crew. These four extraordinary astronauts set the stage for the future of the space program and for future generations of scientists.

Let's continue to make robust investments in science that will propel us to new heights.

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