Words spoken from the furthest humanity has gone in half a century.
In their first live broadcast, Commander Reid Wiseman and his fellow astronauts on the Artemis II mission described their view of Earth as "spectacular".
From outer space, they watched the polarising politics of their home planet fade into the distance.
But reflecting on the past week, it could equally be said of the White House under Donald J Trump: there is nothing normal about this.
Monday brought debate about potential war crimes, with the president having threatened to bomb Iran's power and water desalination plants.
His press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, said the US always operated within the law, "but" would continue to pursue its objectives "unabated".
By Tuesday, he was threatening to pull the US out of NATO, again, and singling out the UK, in particular.
"Go get your own oil!" he blasted on Truth Social.
An insult juxtaposed with confirmation that the King and Queen's state visit to the United States will go ahead as scheduled this month.
The insults continued on Wednesday, with Donald Trump mocking Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron during an Easter reception.
He depicted them as weak, while his spiritual adviser, Paula White, depicted Trump as Christ-like.
"You were betrayed and arrested and falsely accused. It's a familiar pattern that our Lord and Saviour showed us," she said.
"They call me king now. Can you believe it?" Trump interjected, while reading about Palm Sunday.
A few hours later, he was delivering the vaguest presidential address to the nation in living memory.
Heavily billed as "an important update on the war", it brought more confusion than clarity.
A quiet Maundy Thursday? Not a chance. That turned out to be Attorney General Pam Bondi's last supper.
The president fired another high-profile woman from his cabinet, this one over her handling of the Epstein files, and for not pursuing his opponents more aggressively.
On Friday, the US lost an F-15 fighter jet to Iranian fire, one of the two crew quickly plucked to safety.
During efforts to find the second, a second US plane and two US Blackhawk helicopters were also hit.
A daring search and rescue mission in enemy territory, in the shadow of a daring lunar mission that has captivated humanity.
Christina Koch, the first woman in history to travel around the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, described seeing all of Earth through "one single pane".
An "absolutely phenomenal" view, she said.
From tens of thousands of miles away, the planet is a fragile luminous sphere without borders, where human quarrels seem small.
But in the context of an unconventional White House, the potential for a much larger war in the Middle East looms large.
The one drawback of flying to the moon is that you might not want to come back again.
Four ambulances from Hatzola, a volunteer-led ambulance service, were destroyed in the early hours of 23 March.
Hamza Iqbal, 20, and Rehan Khan, 19, both British nationals from Leyton, have been charged with arson being reckless as to whether life would be endangered, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
A 17-year-old boy, a dual British and Pakistani national from Walthamstow, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has also been charged with the same offence.
The group, who were all arrested on Wednesday at different locations in East London, are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
While an investigation was launched by Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), the incident has not been declared as terrorism.
When the four ambulances were set on fire, the resulting blaze caused gas canisters stored in the vehicles to explode, and nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution.
Local residents describe being woken by the noise, with the force of the explosions blowing out windows, including those of the nearby synagogue.
The government loaned the charity four ambulances to replace those that were destroyed, and has said it would cover the cost of new vehicles.
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An appeal has raised more than £3.2m to find new, safer premises for the Hatzola ambulance service in Golders Green.
Separately, two men aged 45 and 47, arrested last Wednesday, have both been released on bail until later in April.
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in North West London said a "bespoke policing plan" has been deployed at vulnerable areas across London, including Golders Green.
"This has involved a significant number of additional officers on the ground. It is also being supported by highly visible armed police patrols to serve as a deterrent to anyone seeking to cause our communities harm."
Three teenagers - two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man - have been arrested on suspicion of murder in Woolwich, southeast London, and remain in custody, the Metropolitan Police said.
Police had initially referred to the victim as a man because they could not identify him but have now confirmed he was 14-year-old Eghosa.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with Eghosa's family and loved ones, they are being supported by specially trained officers and have asked for privacy at this difficult time.
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"I know the concern this has caused within Woolwich and the wider community, particularly considering Eghosa's young age. We have an increased police presence around the area.
"While we have made three arrests, our investigation continues and I would urge anyone with any information to come forward and speak to officers."
Officers were called to the scene in Lord Warwick Street, which is close to the Woolwich Ferry and Woolwich Dockyard train station, at around 3.40pm on Thursday.
Eghosa was pronounced dead at the scene and police said his family are being supported by specialist officers.
Pub-goers 'panicking' after shooting
Sofia Pereira, 33, who works at the nearby Greyhound pub said customers who were on the patio ran inside "panicking" after the shooting, adding the atmosphere in the pub was "very overwhelming".
"It was a lovely day yesterday, a few people were outside," she said.
"And obviously everyone got scared because they heard shooting and they could see one of the guys had a machete, or something like that.
"So everyone just ran inside, said 'lock, lock all the doors and everything', because obviously we didn't know what was going on."
Ms Pereira said she was inside, adding: "But I just heard like a big 'bang', like a big, strong 'boom', which was obviously one of the kids, I think, jumping on the wall, through the bin, and then obviously the bin fell and broke, then he just run off."
The area surrounding the street where the shooting took place was cordoned off on Friday, with a dozen police officers at the scene.
A bunch of flowers was laid at the end of Lord Warwick Street, while forensic officers appeared to be searching a patch of grass along the street.
London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said: "My thoughts are with the family, friends and wider community in Woolwich following the appalling fatal shooting of 14-year-old boy.
"There is absolutely no place for this heart-breaking violence.
"I remain in close contact with the Met who have been working around the clock - arrests have already been made and an investigation is under way.
"Residents will see an increase in police in the local area."
It is the second fatal shooting in the capital in less than a week.
Nahom Medhanie, 26, was shot dead while sitting in a car near Euston station in central London at around 11pm on Saturday.
The prime minister released his statement as is traditional from Downing Street.
He said that in 'times when some seek to divide, the government is committed to working across faiths and differences, to build a country that is more resilient, inclusive and connected'.
This follows a row earlier last month over whether Muslims praying in Trafalgar Square as part of Eid constituted a "domination" of public space, as argued by the shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy and agreed by Reform.
A Passion of Jesus performance, showing the story of the crucifixion, was put on in the square on Good Friday.
Sir Keir also addressed the impact on cost of living from the war in the Middle East.
In his Easter message, Sir Keir said: "Easter is a celebration of hope, new life and renewal.
"Across the country, churches and Christian communities quietly and tirelessly support families, children and neighbours - offering comfort, bringing people together, and standing alongside those who need it most.
"It is precisely that spirit of service which exemplifies national renewal, and reflects the very heart of Christ's example.
"This Easter comes at a time of real anxiety for many people. Conflicts abroad, pressures at home, and uncertainty about the future weigh heavily on families and households.
"In moments like these, faith offers reassurance and grounding - a reminder that we are not alone, and that hope can still take root even in difficult soil."
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The prime minister added: "Our country is at its best when we choose community over division, kindness over indifference, and service over self‑interest.
"I thank everyone who gives their time through churches and Christian charities, and wish Christians across the UK and around the world a very happy Easter filled with peace, hope and the promise of new life."
Leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch also shared a message, describing Easter as "a reminder that even in the darkest times, renewal is possible and that light can overcome darkness".
"At the heart of the Christian faith is a story of redemption, of second chances, of perseverance and of the belief that better days lie ahead," she said.
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"In a world that can often feel uncertain, perhaps even bleak, with conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and challenges at home, that message matters more than ever.
"Across the country, we also see the cultural value of Christianity in the quiet, everyday impact of that faith in acts of kindness, service and sacrifice in our communities. I wish Christians and all people across the United Kingdom a very happy Easter."
The plans, which require congressional approval, would see the defence budget rise by $500bn, reaching around $1.5trn.
The White House likened the requested funding boost, which will include a 5-7% pay raise for military personnel, to the "historic increases just prior to World War II".
Mr Trump's spending proposals come as the US war against Iran, which has caused soaring gas prices, enters its sixth week.
The Pentagon had already requested $200bn (£151.49 bn) in extra funding to pay for the Iran conflict, but the White House has not officially made that request to Congress.
The request includes funding for the Golden Dome missile defence shield, and 34 new combat and support ships.
Initial funding for the US president's 'Trump class' battleships would also be included in the defence hike.
Republican US Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Republican US Representative Mike Rogers, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, both welcomed the announcement.
In a joint statement, the two men said, "America is facing the most dangerous global environment since World War II," and that the funding would "ensure our military remains the most advanced in the world".
However, top congressional Democrats said the president's defence-heavy proposal was "dead on arrival".
"It's just an out-of-touch plea for more money for guns and bombs, and less for the things people need, like housing, healthcare, education, roads," Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the budget committee, said in a statement.
NATO leaders agreed at a summit last year to spend 5% of GDP on defence and related investments by 2035.
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The budget also includes proposed cuts to the US agriculture department and health and human services department.
Sky News reported that Mr Trump has also proposed cutting NASA's budget by $5.6bn, almost a quarter of its entire budget.