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Zac Brown; (L-R) Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, Pilot Victor Glover, and Commander Reid Wiseman inside the Orion spacecraft. Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TNT Sports; NASA via Getty Images The Artemis II crew woke up to the sound of Zac Brown‘s song “Free” during their time in space. The country singer and his wife, jewelry designer Kendra Scott, announced the news on Friday, April 10.
In a clip shared to social media, Brown’s hit song can be heard playing on the Orion spacecraft, which the crew named Integrity, during their eighth day in space. “Good morning Reid, Victor, Christina and Jeremy,” he told them. “Zac from Zac Brown Band here, checking in from the U.S.A. We hope that piece of our song, ‘Free,’ helps start your day with the right kind of lift. We just want to say how proud we are of you. It takes courage, grit, and freedom to chase the unknown. It’s the purest kind of American spirit.”
He singer continued, “Millions back home are looking up and feeling more inspired because of you. Keep flying strong. Keep flying safe. We can’t wait to welcome you home. Come see us on the road.”
