WATCH: Astronaut’s dog erupts with joy as mom returns from moon mission
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Astronaut Christina Koch's dog joyfully reunited with her after her moon mission.
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Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch was joyfully reunited with her dog, Sadie, upon her return to Earth. This reunion followed Koch's completion of a record-setting deep-space mission. The moment was captured and shared, showing Sadie's exuberant reaction to her mom's return. This event highlights the personal aspects of astronauts' lives and their connections with family, including pets, after extended periods away on space missions.
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