Artemis II astronaut’s reunion with her dog after moon trip melts hearts

One of the Artemis II astronauts shared a tear-jerking moment after she returned to Earth from her historic flight.

Christina Koch, 47, just made history by being one of the only people to travel around the moon, and when she and her three male colleagues touched back down, they received a hero’s welcome. But there was one girl who missed her more than most, and cameras caught the heartwarming reunion between Koch and her dog, Sadie.

Watch:

CHRISTINA KOCH GREETING HER DOG AFTER RETURNING FROM THE MOON IM GONNA CRYYY 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/PJ6oXQtpjk

— Jasmine 🌌🔭 (@astro_jaz) April 13, 2026

Sadie was so happy to see Koch that she immediately launched into the zoomies, running in and out of the house, even grabbing a toy at one point before running back outside.

The video is tugging at the heartstrings of X users:

“Omg I gotta grab something!” So cute

— Notitreally (@notitreally) April 13, 2026

SHE’S HOME 🥹🥹🥹 Do we think the dog knows what Christina has been up to??

— Tina Sindwani (@spacewithtina) April 13, 2026

My mom’s dog would absolutely go ballistic with excitement when I would visit, & they’d pump him up by saying my name

As he grew older we were worried he’d hurt himself or get his 💜 overexcited, but he was determined & made my grandparents laugh too

— Voluntary Celibate (@LaurenB09360478) April 13, 2026

The doggie checklist
(1) Wag and dance madly.
(2) Bring toy for added enticement
(3) Wrap self around human to bring them inside.

So perfect!

— Photogater (@photogater) April 13, 2026

the dog spinning circles and losing it the second that door cracks open 😭 im actually crying with you

— nts33.eth (@nts33_eth) April 13, 2026

Imagine being her neighbour and going to work and saying – hey my neighbour just got back from the moon 😃

— GNP1 – Cardano SPO – supporting mental health (@GrahamsNoPlus1) April 13, 2026

this is so touching! but probably the dog greets her exactly like this when she returns after an hour. https://t.co/vuW741pX5v

— Joyce Carol Oates (@JoyceCarolOates) April 13, 2026

Imagine if the dog could understand that she’s been to the Moon and back. Like the Moon up there in the sky https://t.co/ARMICC6gWJ

— Dr Rob (@rob_heighton) April 13, 2026

To the world she’s a famous astronaut just returned from the moon & space…
To the Furkid… Mom’s home!!! Yay! 😎🥰😍#GottaLoveTheFurries https://t.co/B489ogJYQw

— debi b (@ladydebidebz1) April 13, 2026

If you think your dog sniffs you up when you’ve pet another dog. Imagine returning from space. https://t.co/E4g5VWqOjR

— Dr. Holly A. Bell ☕️ (@HollyBell8) April 13, 2026

💫 My eyes got a lil stardust in them… 😭 https://t.co/ADfy3vvOhO

— ✨Rachel 🦁 Horton ✨ (@HortonHearsTx) April 13, 2026

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