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Trump will host hero astronauts of NASA’s groundbreaking Artemis II mission at White House

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Trump will host hero astronauts of NASA’s groundbreaking Artemis II mission at White House

President Trump will host the four astronauts from the Artemis II mission Wednesday at the White House, The Post has learned.

The team — including commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialists Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — broke the record for distance traveled from Earth during the 10-day moon flyby before splashing down April 11 in the Pacific Ocean.

“In honor of the historically successful Artemis II mission, President Trump is honored to host the legendary crew in the Oval Office tomorrow to celebrate their unmatched achievements,” White House spokeswoman Liz Huston told The Post.

The four Artemis II crew members smile for a group photo inside the Orion spacecraft.

The Artemis II crew is heading tot he White House. NASA via Getty Images

Follow the latest on NASA’s Artemis II:

The Artemis II's 10-day journey.

The Artemis II’s 10-day journey. Donald Pearsall / NY Post Design/ NASA

Orion pod for Artemis II mission

The Orion capsule being used in the Artemis II mission. Donald Pearsall / NY Post Design / ESA

“Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and the excellence of the Artemis II crew, America is leading the world in space exploration.”

Four astronauts in blue jumpsuits pose in front of the Orion spacecraft.

The astronauts made the historic moon mission — and got humanity one step closer to returning to the lunar surface. NASA via Getty Images

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