Four astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission travelled about 252,756 miles from Earth, becoming the farthest humans in history. The Orion spacecraft flew around the Moon’s far side, briefly losing communication. The crew observed a solar eclipse and lunar surface before reconnecting, marking a major milestone in deep space exploration efforts.
Washington: Four astronauts aboard Artemis II have scripted history by travelling farther from Earth than any humans before, surpassing the record set during the Apollo 13 mission.
Artemis II Astronauts Reach Farthest Ever From Earth
According to NASA, the crew reached a maximum distance of approximately 252,756 miles from Earth while flying around the far side of the Moon. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman confirmed the milestone, congratulating the astronauts and mission team.
“On the far side of the Moon, 252,756 miles away, Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy have now traveled farther from Earth than any humans in history and now begin their journey home,” he said.
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