Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleShahana YasminTuesday 07 April 2026 07:31 BSTArtemis II astronauts share they watched Ryan Gosling's Project Hail Mary before taking offThe Artemis II crew watched Ryan Gosling's new film, Project Hail Mary, while in quarantine before their historic mission to the Moon.Astronaut Jeremy Hansen described the science fiction film as a “real treat” and an “uplifting and inspiring” example of saving humanity.The film, starring Gosling as a science teacher tasked with saving the world, has become the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year, surpassing Avatar.The Artemis II crew recently made history by becoming the first astronauts in over 50 years to fly around the Moon and journey farthest from Earth.Ryan Gosling sent a video message to the crew, wishing them luck before they embarked on their record-breaking space adventure.In fullArtemis II astronauts watched Ryan Gosling’s Project Hail Mary before heading to MoonThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in