Following the Artemis II mission
As global attention turns to NASA’s Artemis II mission—the first crewed journey back toward the Moon in more than 50 years—Professor Hart is helping audiences across the news media landscape make sense of this historic moment. A former astronaut and professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Lehigh University, Hart brings a rare combination of firsthand spaceflight experience and deep technical expertise.
Check out the following Artemis II coverage featuring Prof. Hart:
- CBS Houston (KHOU) - April 3, 2026
Artemis II launch inspires former astronaut: 'It's about time' - CBS National News - April 2, 2026
Former astronaut Terry Hart reacts to Artemis II launch - CTV National News (Canada) - April 2, 2026
‘Col. Hansen is probably having the time of his life up there’: former NASA astronaut - Fox Weather - April 2, 2026
An Astronaut's Expert Experience And Thoughts On Historic Artemis II Mission Ahead Of Liftoff - WFMZ (Lehigh Valley) - March 31, 2026
NASA prepping for historic moon mission launch
Other recent media highlights from Professor Hart include the following:
PEOPLE Magazine | Exclusive Interview
In an in-depth personal account, Hart describes a “close call” involving O-ring issues during his 1984 Challenger mission and recalls his final conversations with members of the 1986 crew just a day before launch. “We look back now… and think about them and the commitments they had made and redouble our commitments.” Read the full story at PEOPLE.com.
KHOU 11 Houston | Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Remembered
Speaking with the CBS affiliate in Houston, Hart reflects on his close friendship with Mission Commander Dick Scobee and recounts traveling to Houston in the immediate aftermath of the disaster to support the astronauts’ families. He emphasizes the importance of remembering the human cost of exploration. Watch the interview at KHOU.com.
Space Boffins Podcast | Emergencies, Unlucky Space Shuttles and Space 2026
Hart joined hosts Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham for a wide-ranging conversation about his career, from joining NASA’s 1978 astronaut class to performing the first in-orbit satellite repair. The discussion also touches on current aerospace work at Lehigh, including student-led efforts to detect ocean plastics from space. Listen to the episode on thenakedscientists.com or via Apple Podcasts.
MIT Technology Review
Hart previously examined the technical and communication failures surrounding the Challenger era, framing the disaster as a critical case study for engineers and decision-makers. Read more.
Hart joined the Outlook podcast to discuss his NASA legacy and how Lehigh’s MS-AERO program is training the next generation of space pioneers. Listen Now.