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Artemis Expedition Astronauts Approach Moon's Far Side, Set to Break Distance Record

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  • Artemis astronauts are approaching the moon's far side, unseen by human eyes until now.
  • NASA astronaut Christina Koch called the first view 'sensational' in a briefing.
  • The mission will set a new distance record as Orion rounds the moon overnight Sunday to Monday.

The Artemis expedition astronauts are nearing the moon's far side, a location never before visited by humans, with views previously only captured by orbiting cameras. NASA astronaut Christina Koch described the first glimpse as 'sensational' during a briefing with the Canadian Space Agency. The next milestone is expected overnight Sunday to Monday, when the moon's gravitational pull surpasses Earth's, allowing the Orion capsule to round the moon and position the crew farther from Earth than any humans have been before.

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Christina Koch, NASA astronaut

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