Artemis II astronauts are processing their historic mission after flying further from Earth than any humans in history, experiencing a 40-minute radio blackout behind the Moon. The crew described the surreal experience of watching Earth disappear behind the lunar surface while conducting scientific work. This mission represents NASA's first crewed lunar flight since Apollo and paves the way for future Moon landings.
Background
Artemis II is NASA's first crewed mission around the Moon since the Apollo program, testing the Orion spacecraft systems ahead of planned lunar landings. The program aims to establish sustainable lunar exploration as a stepping stone to Mars.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 10, 2026 at 02:19 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10