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Historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston

Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons supported her Artemis II crewmates from NASA’s control room in Houston during their flight around the Moon, a day marked by moments of laughter and tears.

Published Apr 7, 2026, 2:38 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of NASA’s control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon. The day brought emotional moments — including laughter and tears — as teams monitored the mission’s progress.