Artemis II landing gets huge reaction at Mets’ Citi Field

The New York Mets found a way to shift the energy at Citi Field, even if the scoreboard told a different story.

During a 4-0 loss to the Oakland Athletics, the organization turned attention toward something much bigger than baseball. As the NASA-led Artemis II crew completed its historic return, the Mets broadcast the splashdown live on the stadium’s big screen, prompting a loud and unified reaction from fans in attendance, Newsbreak reports.

The four-person crew, including Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen, Reid Wiseman, and Victor Glover, wrapped a 10-day mission that marked humanity’s first crewed journey beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years. That moment carried weight, and Citi Field responded accordingly.

“Welcome home, Artemis II!” the Mets posted on social media alongside footage of the landing, a message that echoed throughout the ballpark.

The moment the Artemis 2 crew landed as seen from the Met's stadium.pic.twitter.com/478fwpoxHE

— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) April 11, 2026

Citi Field crowd embraces historic moment

The reaction inside the stadium stood in sharp contrast to the on-field frustration. New York’s early-season inconsistency continued, but fans put that aside to celebrate a milestone in space exploration. The ovation reflected a shared appreciation that extended beyond sports, even as the team sat at 7-7 and third in the NL East.

Not everyone stayed locked into the moment. Social media quickly filled with mixed reactions, including fans poking fun at the team’s struggles. One user joked about welcoming a run instead, while another leaned into the irony of the Mets embracing a global achievement.

Still, for a brief stretch, baseball took a backseat. Citi Field became a place where sports and history intersected, and the crowd made sure the Artemis II crew felt it from thousands of miles away.

The post Artemis II landing gets huge reaction at Mets’ Citi Field appeared first on ClutchPoints.