Artemis II returns from its historic mission to the far side of the moon, inspiring millions during an otherwise tense news cycle. Astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi joins Audie to unpack the mix of awe, hope, and unease shaping this new era of space exploration. 

Oluseyi is the author of ‘Why Do We Exist? The Nine Realms of Universe that Make You Possible.’ 

Producers:  Lori Galarreta, Jesse Remedios, Graelyn Brashear 

Senior Producer: Dan Bloom 

Technical Director: Dan Dzula 

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